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Stephen Post 1604–1659

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 Post 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 24 Jun 1604 · Hollingbourne or Otham, Kent, England
Died 16 Aug 1659 · Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Father Abraham Van Der Post
Mother Ann Hunter
Siblings Ann Post, Jane Post, Margery Post, Mary Post

Researchers connected through Stephen Post 1604–1659

and 1 more tree owner connected with Stephen Post 1604–1659

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Stephen Post began in 1604 in Hollingbourne or Otham, Kent, England. Stephen Post passed away in 1659 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1604
Birth of Stephen Post in Hollingbourne or Otham, Kent, England
Birth
1659
Death of Stephen Post in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Post

This ancestor line traces from Stokedaubeny, Northamptonshire, England (1505) to Hollingbourne or Otham, Kent, England (1604) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Post (1604–1659) was born in Hollingbourne or Otham, Kent, England and died in Saybrook, Middlesex, 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 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 Post's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Post PTP
1604–1659
Hollingbourne or Otham, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Stephen Post's Descendants

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Stephen Post PTP 1604–1659