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Sign up freeMehitabel Downs 1709–1788
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Birth Date: August 23, 1709
Birth Location: New Haven, New Haven Co., CT
Death Date: August 5, 1788
Death Location: Woodbridge, New Haven Co., Connecticut
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Mehitabel Downs was born in 1709 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, the child of Ebenezer Downs And Mary Humphreville. Mehitabel Downs married Johnathan Sperry, Thomas Gilbert, and had children including Asa Aseth Sperry, Deborah, Jonathan Sperry, Mehitable Sperry, Richard Sperry, Samuel Sperry, Stephen Sperry. Mehitabel Downs passed away in 1788 in Woodbridge, New Haven Co., Connecticut.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Immediate Family
No immediate family data available.
Biography
Early Life
Mehitabel Downs was born in 1709 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, the child of Ebenezer Downs And Mary Humphreville.
Family
Mehitabel Downs married Johnathan Sperry, Thomas Gilbert, and had children including Asa Aseth Sperry, Deborah, Jonathan Sperry, Mehitable Sperry, Richard Sperry, Samuel Sperry, Stephen Sperry.
Later Years
Mehitabel Downs passed away in 1788 in Woodbridge, New Haven Co., Connecticut.
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Related Records
Found in 5 Family Trees
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