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Sylvanus Delano 1720–1796

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Sylvanus Delano in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees

Born 17 May 1720 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Jul 1796 · Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Jonathan Delano (1715–1811)
Mother Amy Hatch
Siblings Amasa Delano, Amaziah Delano, Amy Delano, Barnabas Delano, David Delano, Dorothy Delano, Ebenezer Delano, Elizabeth Delano, Hannah Delano, Jabez Delano, Jethro Delano, Joanna Delano, Jonathan Delano, Mary Delano, Nathan Delano, Patience Delano, Ruth Delano, Sarah Delano, Susanna Delano, Thomas Delano, Timothy Delano

Researchers connected through Sylvanus Delano 1720–1796

and 3 more tree owners connected with Sylvanus Delano 1720–1796

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sylvanus Delano began in 1720 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Sylvanus Delano passed away in 1796 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1720
Birth of Sylvanus Delano in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1796
Death of Sylvanus Delano in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sylvanus Delano

This ancestor line traces from Nayland, Suffolk, England (1555) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1720) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sylvanus Delano (1720–1796) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Sylvanus 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 6 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.

Sylvanus Delano's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sylvanus Delano PTP
1720–1796
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Jonathan Delano PTP
1715–1811
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Amy Hatch PTP
1687–1762
Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Sylvanus Delano's Descendants

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SD
Sylvanus Delano PTP 1720–1796