Who was Stephen Greenleaf?

Stephen Greenleaf (1735–1802) was born in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony and died in Brattleboro, Windham, VT, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Stephen Greenleaf 1735–1802

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Oct 1735 · Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony

Died 08 Jun 1802 · Brattleboro, Windham, VT, USA

Father Dr Daniel Greenleaf Md Jr

Mother Silence Marsh Nichols

Siblings David Coffin Greenleaf, David Greenleaf, Dr Daniel Greenleaf Jr Md, Elizabeth Greenleaf, Israel Greenleaf, John Greenleaf, Lt Col William Billy Greenleaf Sheriff, Mary Greenleaf, Pvt Calvin Greenleaf Sr, Sarah Greenleaf, Silence Nichols Greenleaf, Susannah Greenleaf Richardson

Records

1790 United States Federal Census 1800 United States Federal Census American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories The New England Historical & … Vermont, U.S., Vital Records Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont : …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Daniel Greenleaf Md Jr

Silence Marsh Nichols

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1735, Stephen Greenleaf entered the world in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony, born to dr daniel greenleaf md jr and silence marsh nichols. Stephen Greenleaf passed away in 1802 in Brattleboro, Windham, VT, USA.

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Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Military American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions
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Census Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Vital Records Vermont, U.S., Vital Records
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Record Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont : early history, with biographical sketches of some of its citizens

Life Timeline

1735

Birth of Stephen Greenleaf in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony

Birth

1802

Death of Stephen Greenleaf in Brattleboro, Windham, VT, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Greenleaf

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1735) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Stephen Greenleaf (1735–1802) was born in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony and died in Brattleboro, Windham, VT, USA. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 16 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.
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