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Simon Mills 1612–1661

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Simon Mills in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Apr 1612 · Barnstaple, Devonshire, England
Died 19 May 1661 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Father John Mills
Mother Wilmot Frenche
Spouse Sarah Bissell
Children Simon Mills
Siblings Richard Mills

Researchers connected through Simon Mills 1612–1661

and 5 more tree owners connected with Simon Mills 1612–1661

Immediate Family

Biography

Simon Mills was born in 1612 in Barnstaple, Devonshire, England, the child of john mills and wilmot frenche. Simon Mills married sarah bissell, and had children including simon mills. Simon Mills passed away in 1661 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Simon Mills in Barnstaple, Devonshire, England
Birth
1661
Death of Simon Mills in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Simon Mills

This ancestor line traces from Bovey Tracey, Devonshire, England (1514) to Barnstaple, Devonshire, England (1612) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Simon Mills (1612–1661) was born in Barnstaple, Devonshire, England and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Simon in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Simon Mills's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Simon Mills PTP
1612–1661
Barnstaple, Devonshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Simon Mills's Descendants

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Simon Mills PTP 1612–1661
  1. 1. Simon Mills PTP 1637–1683 m. Mary Buell PTP 1642–1718
    1. 1. Samuel Mills PTP 1661–1661
    2. 2. Mary Buell Mills PTP 1662–1730