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Timothy Gillett 1771–1846

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 Timothy Gillett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 8 Oct 1771 · Litchfield, Medina, Ohio, United States
Died 16 Jul 1846 · Franklinville, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
Father Timothy Gillett
Mother Eunice Hitchcock
Siblings Soloman Salmon Gillett

Researchers connected through Timothy Gillett 1771–1846

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Timothy Gillett began in 1771 in Litchfield, Medina, Ohio, United States. Timothy Gillett passed away in 1846 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1771
Birth of Timothy Gillett in Litchfield, Medina, Ohio, United States
Birth
1846
Death of Timothy Gillett in Franklinville, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Timothy Gillett

This ancestor line traces from Hawkchurch, Devon, England (1540) to Litchfield, Medina, Ohio, United States (1771) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Timothy Gillett (1771–1846) was born in Litchfield, Medina, Ohio, United States and died in Franklinville, Cattaraugus, New York, 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 Timothy 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 8 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.

Timothy Gillett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Timothy Gillett PTP
1771–1846
Litchfield, Medina, Ohio, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Timothy Gillett's Descendants

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Timothy Gillett PTP 1771–1846