YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Zachariah Jennings 1720–1765 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1720

Birth Location: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 1765

Death Location: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Father: John Jennings

Mother: Sarah Fanton

Spouse(s): Sarah Morehouse

Children(s): Justus Jennings

In 1720, Zachariah Jennings entered the world in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, born to John Jennings And Sarah Fanton. Zachariah Jennings married Sarah Morehouse, and had children including Justus Jennings. Zachariah Jennings passed away in 1765 in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Find more search results for Zachariah Jennings
ZJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1720, Zachariah Jennings entered the world in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, born to John Jennings And Sarah Fanton.
  • Zachariah Jennings married Sarah Morehouse, and had children including Justus Jennings.
  • Zachariah Jennings passed away in 1765 in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Zachariah Jennings's Ancestors

Self
Zachariah Jennings
1720–1765
Birth Place: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
John Jennings
1690–1762
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Sarah Fanton
1694–1776
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Grandparents
Joseph Jennings
1650–1727
Fa
Abigail Turney*#
1661–1727
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Jennings*#
1620–1675
Mary Williams
1625–1697
Robert Turney
1633–1690
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rose Lisle
1593–1676
Elizabeth Conant
1610–1644
Captain Clarke
1605–1648

Zachariah Jennings's Descendants

1.
ZJ
Zachariah Jennings (22 Jan 1720–1765) m. Sarah Morehouse (28 Nov 1727–27 Apr 1767)
  1. 1. Justus Jennings 1755–1844
    1. 1. Mary (Polly) Jennings 1798–1861 m. John Lightheart 1786–1852
      1. 1. Myron (Isaac) Lighthart 1824–1870 m. Katharina (Catharine Biffle Boeffel) Böffel 1824–1872
        1. 1. Mary (L) Olbon 1849–1928 m. George Olson 1860–1915

Zachariah Jennings's Timeline

3 Records

1720
22 Jan 1720
Birth of Zachariah Jennings in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1743
17 June 1743
Age 23
Zachariah Jennings was married in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1765
1765
Age 45
Death of Zachariah Jennings in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1720
    Event Place: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 June 1743
    Event Place: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE