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James Olmstead 1645–1731 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 APR 1645

Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America

Death Date: 28 APR 1731

Death Location: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Father: Richard Olmstead

Mother: Elisabeth Haugh

Spouse(s): Phebe Barlow

Children(s): Nathan Olmstead

In 1645, James Olmstead entered the world in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America, born to Richard Olmstead And Elisabeth Whittingham Haugh. James Olmstead married Phebe Barlow, and had children including Nathan Olmstead. James Olmstead passed away in 1731 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1645, James Olmstead entered the world in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America, born to Richard Olmstead And Elisabeth Whittingham Haugh.
  • James Olmstead married Phebe Barlow, and had children including Nathan Olmstead.
  • James Olmstead passed away in 1731 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Olmstead's Ancestors

Self
James Olmstead
1645–1731
Birth Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Parents
Richard Olmstead
–1687
Fairstead, Essex, England
Elisabeth (Whittingham) Haugh
1618–1672
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Grandparents
Atherton Hough
1579–1650
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Elizabeth Bulkeley
1579–1643
Odell, Bedfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Edward Bulkeley
1540–1620
Olive Irby
1547–1615
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Bulkeley
1515–1591
Elizabeth Grosvenor
1515–1591

James Olmstead's Descendants

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James Olmstead (17 APR 1645–28 APR 1731) m. Phebe Barlow (1650–5 APR 1727)
  1. 1. Nathan Olmstead 1678–1716 m. Sarah Keeler 1678–1706 m. Mercy Comstock 1676–1752
    1. 1. Samuel Olmstead 1706–1761 m. Sarah Fairchild 1709–1776
      1. 1. Samuel Olmstead 1747–1829 m. Anna Dunning 1747–1801
        1. 1. Samuel (Dunning) Olmstead 1775–1863 m. Marcy Keeler 1775–1817
    2. 2. Nathan Olmstead 1703–1761 m. Eunice Smith 1706–
      1. 1. Ebenezer Olmstead 1736–1804 m. Betsey Sherwood 1740–
        1. 1. William (Sweet) Olmstead 1773–1846 m. Anna Wanzer 1778–1854
    3. 3. James Olmstead 1708–1777 m. Hannah Coleman 1708–1769
      1. 1. Silas Olmstead –1782 m. Lydia Sloan 1744–1842 m. Abigail DeForest 1731–1766
        1. 1. Jasper Olmstead 1774–1861 m. Esther Bennett 1775–1839 m. Harriet Weeks 1797–1877
      2. 2. Hannah Olmstead 1733–1800 m. Samuel Whelpley 1730–1809
        1. 1. Thomas Whelpley 1762–1817 m. Mary Abbott 1769–1841

James Olmstead's Timeline

2 Records

1645
17 APR 1645
Birth of James Olmstead in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America
1731
28 APR 1731
Age 86
Death of James Olmstead in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 APR 1645
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 May 2019, 22:07), entry for James Olmsted 3954(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LR9M-K7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, wikitree.com
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), James Olmsted, 1731; Burial, ,, ; citing record ID 126102788, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines Jacobus, for the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Fairfield, ConnecticutAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author) Daughters of the American Revolution. Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter (Fairfield, Connecticut) (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New Haven, Connecticut : Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company, 1930-1932Physical: 3 v. in 5Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America : embracing the descendants of James and Richard Olmsted and covering a period of nearly three centuries, 1632-1912Statement of Responsibility: by Henry King Olmsted ; revised and completed by Geo. K. WardAuthors: Olmsted, Henry King, 1824-1896 (Main Author) Ward, George Kemp, 1848-1937 (Added Author) Olmsted, James, 1580-1640 (Subject) Olmsted, Richard, 1612-1684 (Subject)Format: BooksMonographsBook on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1982Physical: 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1316686 .
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2 SLC, UT FHL.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, An abridged genealogy of the Olmstead family of New EnglandStatement of Responsibility: by Elijah L. ThomasAuthors: Thomas, Elijah L. (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1979Physical: on 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.Subject Class: 929.273 OL5SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1036316 Item 2.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for Samuell Olmsted, 30 May 1683; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for Nathan Olmsted, 27 Apr 1678; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for Joseph Olmsted, 10 Mar 1677; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for James Olmsted, 17 Aug 1675; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for John Olmsted, 14 Aug 1692; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 May 2019, 22:07), entry for James Olmsted 3954(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LR9M-K7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines Jacobus, for the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Fairfield, ConnecticutAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author) Daughters of the American Revolution. Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter (Fairfield, Connecticut) (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New Haven, Connecticut : Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company, 1930-1932Physical: 3 v. in 5Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America : embracing the descendants of James and Richard Olmsted and covering a period of nearly three centuries, 1632-1912Statement of Responsibility: by Henry King Olmsted ; revised and completed by Geo. K. WardAuthors: Olmsted, Henry King, 1824-1896 (Main Author) Ward, George Kemp, 1848-1937 (Added Author) Olmsted, James, 1580-1640 (Subject) Olmsted, Richard, 1612-1684 (Subject)Format: BooksMonographsBook on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1982Physical: 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1316686 .
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2 SLC, UT FHL.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, An abridged genealogy of the Olmstead family of New EnglandStatement of Responsibility: by Elijah L. ThomasAuthors: Thomas, Elijah L. (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1979Physical: on 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.Subject Class: 929.273 OL5SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1036316 Item 2.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for Samuell Olmsted, 30 May 1683; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for Joseph Olmsted, 10 Mar 1677; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for James Olmsted, 17 Aug 1675; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for John Olmsted, 14 Aug 1692; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 APR 1731
    Event Place: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 May 2019, 22:07), entry for James Olmsted 3954(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LR9M-K7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, wikitree.com
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), James Olmsted, 1731; Burial, ,, ; citing record ID 126102788, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines Jacobus, for the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Fairfield, ConnecticutAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author) Daughters of the American Revolution. Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter (Fairfield, Connecticut) (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New Haven, Connecticut : Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company, 1930-1932Physical: 3 v. in 5Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America : embracing the descendants of James and Richard Olmsted and covering a period of nearly three centuries, 1632-1912Statement of Responsibility: by Henry King Olmsted ; revised and completed by Geo. K. WardAuthors: Olmsted, Henry King, 1824-1896 (Main Author) Ward, George Kemp, 1848-1937 (Added Author) Olmsted, James, 1580-1640 (Subject) Olmsted, Richard, 1612-1684 (Subject)Format: BooksMonographsBook on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1982Physical: 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1316686 .
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2 SLC, UT FHL.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, An abridged genealogy of the Olmstead family of New EnglandStatement of Responsibility: by Elijah L. ThomasAuthors: Thomas, Elijah L. (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1979Physical: on 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.Subject Class: 929.273 OL5SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1036316 Item 2.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for Samuell Olmsted, 30 May 1683; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for Joseph Olmsted, 10 Mar 1677; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for James Olmsted, 17 Aug 1675; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 11 February 2018), James Olmsted in entry for John Olmsted, 14 Aug 1692; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

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