Who was Stephen Olmsted?

Stephen Olmsted (1694–1776) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Stephen Olmsted 1694–1776

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1694 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 14 Oct 1776 · West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father Thomas Olmsted

Mother Hannah Mix

Siblings Damaris Olmsted, Daniel Olmstead, Hannah Olmstead, Jerusha Olmstead, Jerusha Olmsted, Rebecca Olmstead, Sarah Olmsted, Thomas Olmstead

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Connecticut, U.S., Compiled Census and … Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials … Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Civil War Pension Index: … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories The New England Historical & … Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of … Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Early Connecticut Marriages Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Olmsted

Hannah Mix

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1694, Stephen Olmsted entered the world in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to thomas olmsted and hannah mix. Stephen Olmsted passed away in 1776 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Census Connecticut, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
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Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
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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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Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
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Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Marriage Records Early Connecticut Marriages
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Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1694

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

Birth

1776

Death of Stephen Olmsted in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Olmsted

This ancestor line traces from Thaxted, Essex, , England (1491) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1694) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Stephen Olmsted (1694–1776) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 2 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, 2 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 8 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.