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William Kelsey 1654–1698

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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B Reliability
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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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9 researchers on YourRoots have William Kelsey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 23 Mar 1654 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Died 8 Nov 1698 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Father William Kelsey
Mother Bethia Hopkins
Siblings Abigail Kelsey, Anna Mary Mary Kelsey, Bethia Kelsey, Daniel Kelsey, Hester Kelsey, John Killingsworth Lt Kelsey, Mark Kelsey, Priscilla Kelsey, Stephen Kelsey
Records
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Researchers connected through William Kelsey 1654–1698

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1654, William Kelsey entered the world in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, born to william kelsey and bethia hopkins. William Kelsey passed away in 1698 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1654
Birth of William Kelsey in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Birth
1698
Death of William Kelsey in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Kelsey

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, England (1580) to Hartford, Conn, Connecticut, United States (1654) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Kelsey (1654–1698) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 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.

Related Records

William Kelsey
Father
Bethia Hopkins
Mother
Kelsey US Census Records
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William Kelsey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Kelsey PTP
1654–1698
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
William Kelsey PTP
1654–1698
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Unknown
Grandparents
William Kelsey PTP
1654–1698
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Kelsey's Descendants

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William Kelsey PTP 1654–1698