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Zachariah Fairchild 1651–1703

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Zachariah Fairchild in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Researchers connected through Zachariah Fairchild 1651–1703

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Immediate Family

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No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

In 1651, Zachariah Fairchild entered the world in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies, born to thomas fairchild fayrechild and emma faith 1620 seabrook. Zachariah Fairchild passed away in 1703 in Stratford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.

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    Record The Reverend John Beach and his descendants : together with historical and biographical sketches and the ancestry and descendan

Life Timeline

1651
Birth of Zachariah Fairchild in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies
Birth
1703
Death of Zachariah Fairchild in Stratford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Zachariah Fairchild

This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, Devon, England (1616) to Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1651) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Zachariah Fairchild (1651–1703) was born in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies and died in Stratford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Zachariah 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 2 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

Zachariah Fairchild's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Zachariah Fairchild PTP
1651–1703
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies
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Zachariah Fairchild's Descendants

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Zachariah Fairchild PTP 1651–1703