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Theophilus Hanford 1662–1705

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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Theophilus Hanford 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 2 independent trees

Born 29 Jul 1662 · Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 29 Jun 1705 · Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Hanford (1668–1743)
Mother Mary Miles
Siblings Eleazer Hanford, Elnathan Hanford, Eunice Hanford, Hannah Hanford, Mary Hanford, Samuel Hanford, Sarah Hanford, Thomas Hanford

Researchers connected through Theophilus Hanford 1662–1705

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1662, Theophilus Hanford entered the world in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, born to thomas hanford and mary miles. Theophilus Hanford passed away in 1705 in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Theophilus Hanford in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1705
Death of Theophilus Hanford in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Theophilus Hanford

This ancestor line traces from Glamorganshire, Wales (1500) to Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1662) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Theophilus Hanford (1662–1705) was born in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Danbury, Fairfield, 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 Theophilus 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.

Theophilus Hanford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Theophilus Hanford PTP
1662–1705
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Thomas Hanford PTP
1668–1743
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Hanford PTP
1668–1743
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Theophilus Hanford's Descendants

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Theophilus Hanford PTP 1662–1705