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Stephen Palmer 1686–1720

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Palmer 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jan 1686 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Died 17 Nov 1720 · Windsor, Harford, Connecticut
Father Timothy Palmer (1641–1713)
Mother Hannah Buell (1647–1704)
Siblings Benjamin Palmer, Hannah Palmer, John Palmer, Martha Palmer, Mary Palmer, Samuel Palmer, Sarah Palmer, Timothy Palmer

Researchers connected through Stephen Palmer 1686–1720

and 1 more tree owner connected with Stephen Palmer 1686–1720

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Stephen Palmer was born in 1686 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, the child of timothy palmer and hannah buell. Stephen Palmer passed away in 1720 in Windsor, Harford, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Stephen Palmer in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Birth
1720
Death of Stephen Palmer in Windsor, Harford, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Palmer

This ancestor line traces from St Ives, Huntingdonshire, England (1544) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut (1686) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Palmer (1686–1720) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Windsor, Harford, Connecticut. 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 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.

Stephen Palmer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Palmer PTP
1686–1720
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
Timothy Palmer PTP
1641–1713
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Hannah Buell PTP
1647–1704
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William Buell PTP
1605–1681
Chesterton, Huntingdomshire, England
Unknown

Stephen Palmer's Descendants

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Stephen Palmer PTP 1686–1720