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Thankful Denison 1747–1822

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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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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thankful Denison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 17 Jul 1747 · Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Died 28 Jun 1822 · Voluntown, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Father Avery Denison
Mother Thankful Aka Thankfull 1 Williams
Spouse Alexander Stewart
Children Alexander Stewart, Thankful Stewart, Thomas Stewart
Siblings Avery Denison Jr, Desire Aka Deziah 3 Denison, Elisha 1 Denison, Mary Aka Molly Aka Mary Molly 3 Denison, Mercy Denison, Nathan Denison, Prudence Denison, Rebecca Denison, William Denison Ensign, Zerviah Denison

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Biography

In 1747, Thankful Denison entered the world in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, USA, born to avery denison and thankful aka thankfull 1 williams. Thankful Denison married alexander stewart, and had children including alexander stewart, thankful stewart, thomas stewart. Thankful Denison passed away in 1822 in Voluntown, New London County, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1747
Birth of Thankful Denison in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1822
Death of Thankful Denison in Voluntown, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thankful Denison

This ancestor line traces from Arncliffe, Yorkshire, England (1460) to Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, USA (1747) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thankful Denison (1747–1822) was born in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, USA and died in Voluntown, New London County, Connecticut, USA. 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 Thankful 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 10 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.

Thankful Denison's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thankful Denison PTP
1747–1822
Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thankful Denison's Descendants

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Thankful Denison PTP 1747–1822