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Roger Olmstead 1728–1800 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 JUN 1728

Birth Location: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 6 JUN 1800

Death Location: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father: Stephen Olmstead

Mother: Sarah Merrill

Spouse(s): Eunice Marsh

Children(s): Elizabeth Olmstead

The story of Roger Olmstead began in 1728 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Roger Olmstead married Eunice Marsh, and had children including Elizabeth Eunice Olmstead. Roger Olmstead passed away in 1800 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Roger Olmstead began in 1728 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
  • Roger Olmstead married Eunice Marsh, and had children including Elizabeth Eunice Olmstead.
  • Roger Olmstead passed away in 1800 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Olmstead
1715–1776
Birth Location: of HARTFORD, HARTFORD, CT, USA
SO
Sarah Merrill
1696–1748
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
SM

Spouses(s)

Eunice Marsh
1736–1807
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Olmstead
1775–1801
Birth Location: –
EO

Roger Olmstead's Ancestors

Self
Roger Olmstead
1728–1800
Birth Place: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Stephen Olmstead
1715–1776
of HARTFORD, HARTFORD, CT, USA
Sarah Merrill
1696–1748
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Grandparents
Thomas Olmstead
1657–1741
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Hannah Mix
1666–1706
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Olmstead
1612–1684
Sarah Loomis
1617–1667
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James IV
1580–1640
Joyce Cornish
1584–1621
Joseph Loomis
1590–1658
Mary White
1590–1660

Roger Olmstead's Descendants

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Roger Olmstead (9 JUN 1728–6 JUN 1800) m. Eunice Marsh (1736–24 MAY 1807)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Eunice) Olmstead 1775–1801 m. John Edgecomb 1758–1775
    1. 1. Phineas (S.) Edgecomb 1795–1881 m. Mary (Ann) Brooks 1800–1836 m. Tobitha (Jane) Shaffer 1826–1894
      1. 1. Burton Edgecomb 1850–1855
      2. 2. Eda (Jane) Edgecomb 1864–1822
      3. 3. Edward Edgecomb 1856–1858
      4. 4. Elizabeth (M.) Edgecomb 1854–1926
      5. 5. Franklin (Pierce) Edgecomb 1852–1949 m. Agnes (Jane June) Fensler 1859–1928
        1. 1. Clifford (Dale) Edgecomb 1883–1884
        2. 2. Effie (Ester) Edgecomb 1881–1882
        3. 3. Grover (Allen) Edgecomb 1888–1889
        4. 4. Inez (Novella) Edgecomb 1892–1893
        5. 5. Lillie (Mae) Edgecomb 1887–1888
        6. 6. Stella (Ann) Edgecomb 1894–1895
        7. 7. William (Earl) Edgecomb 1897–1960 m. Ila (Marie) Smith 1904–1992
      6. 6. George (S.) Edgecomb 1869–1823
      7. 7. Ida (Ann) Edgecomb 1862–1900
      8. 8. John Edgecomb 1836–1823
      9. 9. Margaret (C) Edgecomb 1858–1859
      10. 10. Nancy (S.) Edgecomb 1848–1926

Roger Olmstead's Timeline

3 Records

1728
9 JUN 1728
Birth of Roger Olmstead in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1728
9 JUN 1728
Roger Olmstead was christened in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1800
6 JUN 1800
Age 72
Death of Roger Olmstead in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 JUN 1728
    Event Place: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 May 2019, 21:56), entry for Roger Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHQ1-N3G
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, ancestry.com, ancestry.com, database on-line, Provo, UT, USA.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Sarah Olmstead, 14 Oct 1773; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Gamaliel Olmstead, 14 Jun 1759; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmsted in entry for Elijah Olmsted, 21 Oct 1782; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Michael Olmstead, 14 Jul 1770; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Roger Olmstead, 25 Aug 1764; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Eunice Olmstead, 09 Jul 1767; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, International Genealogical index, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, USA, www.familysearch.org
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, APTemple Records, SLAKE, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, A Merrill Memorial (updated and annotated), Samuel Merrill, Cambridge, Mass., 1917-1928, Goodwin-Bird Family Association, Inc., 1005 East 200 South, American Fork, UT, 84003, 801-756-4775, Page number: Vol. 1, page 178
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, Descendants of Thomas Meryell, Jack Merrill's Genealogy Home Page, Internet, Page number: page 55

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 9 JUN 1728
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 May 2019, 21:56), entry for Roger Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHQ1-N3G
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index, Family History Library - Salt Lake City, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, USA.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Sarah Olmstead, 14 Oct 1773; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Gamaliel Olmstead, 14 Jun 1759; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmsted in entry for Elijah Olmsted, 21 Oct 1782; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Michael Olmstead, 14 Jul 1770; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Roger Olmstead, 25 Aug 1764; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Eunice Olmstead, 09 Jul 1767; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, International Genealogical index, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, USA, www.familysearch.org
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, APTemple Records, SLAKE, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, A Merrill Memorial (updated and annotated), Samuel Merrill, Cambridge, Mass., 1917-1928, Goodwin-Bird Family Association, Inc., 1005 East 200 South, American Fork, UT, 84003, 801-756-4775, Page number: Vol. 1, page 178
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, Descendants of Thomas Meryell, Jack Merrill's Genealogy Home Page, Internet, Page number: page 55

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 JUN 1800
    Event Place: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 May 2019, 21:56), entry for Roger Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHQ1-N3G
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 November 2018), Roger Olmsted, 1800.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, ancestry.com, ancestry.com, database on-line, Provo, UT, USA.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Sarah Olmstead, 14 Oct 1773; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Gamaliel Olmstead, 14 Jun 1759; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmsted in entry for Elijah Olmsted, 21 Oct 1782; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Michael Olmstead, 14 Jul 1770; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Roger Olmstead, 25 Aug 1764; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Roger Olmstead in entry for Eunice Olmstead, 09 Jul 1767; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, International Genealogical index, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, USA, www.familysearch.org
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, APTemple Records, SLAKE, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, A Merrill Memorial (updated and annotated), Samuel Merrill, Cambridge, Mass., 1917-1928, Goodwin-Bird Family Association, Inc., 1005 East 200 South, American Fork, UT, 84003, 801-756-4775, Page number: Vol. 1, page 178
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, Descendants of Thomas Meryell, Jack Merrill's Genealogy Home Page, Internet, Page number: page 55
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