Who was Stephen Kelsey?

Stephen Kelsey (1647–1710) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 16 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 16 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Stephen Kelsey 1647–1710

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 16 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Nov 1647 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 30 Nov 1710 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father William Kelsey

Mother Bethia Hopkins

Siblings Abigail Kelsey, Anna Mary Kelsey, Betnia Kelsey, Damarius Kelsey, Daniel Kelsey, Hester Kelsey, Lt John Kelsey, Mark Kelsey, Mary Kelsey, Priscilla Kelsey, William Kelsey

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … The New England Historical & … Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 … Descendants of John Porter of …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Kelsey

Bethia Hopkins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Stephen Kelsey began in 1647 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Stephen Kelsey passed away in 1710 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Record Descendants of John Porter of Windsor, CT 1635-1639 compiled by Henry Porter Andrews Vol.I 1893 (Beware of occasional errors in this book. M.Munoz)

Life Timeline

1647

Birth of Stephen Kelsey in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1710

Death of Stephen Kelsey in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Kelsey

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, England (1580) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1647) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Stephen Kelsey (1647–1710) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 16 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, 16 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 3 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.