Henry
BRISTOL (BRISTOW)
Born
25 December 1625
,
Bristol, England
Died
29 January 1695
,
New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Parents & Family of Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW)
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW).
Parents
Father unknownMother unknown
Grandparents
Spouse & Children
View family relationships2 recorded relationship(s)
Family Tree
Born: 25 December 1625 in Bristol, England
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Henry was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1656.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Henry married Rebecca UNKNOWN abt. 1648 in New Haven, New Haven Colony . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Rebecca UNKNOWN was born abt. 1625 Rebecca died abt. 1653 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville).
Henry married (2) Lydia BROWN 29 January 1656 in New Haven, New Haven Colony . The couple had (at least) 11 children.
Lydia BROWN was born 29 January 1636 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville). Lydia died 7 December 1719 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville). Lydia was the child of Francis BROWN and Mary EDWARDS.
Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW) died 29 January 1695 in New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
Details of the family tree of Henry appear below.
Spouse & Children of Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW)
Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW) married 
Rebecca UNKNOWN
Marriage date: abt. 1648
Marriage place: New Haven, New Haven Colony
Rebecca UNKNOWNMarriage date: abt. 1648
Marriage place: New Haven, New Haven Colony
Children of Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW) and Rebecca UNKNOWN
Rebecca BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 4 February 1650, New Haven, New Haven Colony
Died: 22 September 1739, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 22 September 1739, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Samuel BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 3 December 1651, New Haven, New Haven Colony
Died: 30 November 1692, Guilford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 30 November 1692, Guilford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Mercy BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 17 November 1653, New Haven, New Haven Colony
Died: abt. 1653,
Died: abt. 1653,
Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW) married Lydia BROWN
Marriage date: 29 January 1656
Marriage place: New Haven, New Haven Colony
Source: Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700.
(Online database. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as: New England Marriages Prior to 1700. CD-ROM. Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001.
Lydia BROWN was the child of Francis BROWN and Mary EDWARDS
Lydia BROWNMarriage date: 29 January 1656
Marriage place: New Haven, New Haven Colony
Source: Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700.
(Online database. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as: New England Marriages Prior to 1700. CD-ROM. Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001.
Lydia BROWN was the child of Francis BROWN and Mary EDWARDS
Marriage notes:
"Henry (-1695) & Lydia BROWN (?1637-8-1719); 29 Jan 1656, 1656-7?; New Haven {New Haven VR 3; Sv. 1:257; New Haven Gen. Mag. 309, 346, 745; Humphreville Anc. 31; Reg. 57:263, 59:167, 81:130; NYGBR 45:68, 78:17; TAG 20:112-3, 25:38; Ackley-Bosworth 243}"
Children of Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW) and Lydia BROWN
Lydia BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 3 January 1657, New Haven, New Haven Colony
Died: 8 August 1752, Cheshire, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 8 August 1752, Cheshire, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Married: Joseph SMITH 6 May 1680 Place: New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 4 September 1659, New Haven, New Haven Colony
Died: 11 February 1735, Newtown, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 11 February 1735, Newtown, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Mary BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: September 1661, New Haven, New Haven Colony
Died: ,
Died: ,
Hannah BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 10 December 1663, New Haven, Connecticut Colony
Died: January 1741, Guilford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: January 1741, Guilford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Abigail BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 19 April 1666, New Haven, Connecticut Colony
Died: ,
Died: ,
Sarah BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 1 February 1668, New Haven, Connecticut Colony
Died: 17 November 1719, Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 17 November 1719, Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Daniel BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 4 May 1671, New Haven, Connecticut Colony
Died: 15 May 1728, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 15 May 1728, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Elizabeth BRISTOL (BRISTOW) Esther BRISTOL (BRISTOW) Eliphalet BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 2 October 1679, New Haven, Connecticut Colony
Died: December 1757, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: December 1757, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW)Born: 20 June 1683, New Haven, Connecticut Colony
Died: June 1750, Cheshire, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: June 1750, Cheshire, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW).
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW).
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW).
How to read this timeline
Records about Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW) and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Records about Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW) and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
 - ){kind=small}
 - ){kind=small}
 - THE CONNECTICUT NUTMEGGER. GLASTONBURY, CT: CONNECTICUT SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS, 1970-. (ONLINE DATABASE. NEWENGLANDANCESTORS.ORG. NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, 2009.)){kind=small}
THE CONNECTICUT NUTMEGGER. GLASTONBURY, CT: CONNECTICUT SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS, 1970-. (ONLINE DATABASE. NEWENGLANDANCESTORS.ORG. NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, 2009.)
 - New Haven, Connecticut - First Church of Christ
Title Historical catalogue of the members of the First Church of Christ in New Haven, Connecticut (Center Church): A.D. 1639-1914, Parts 1639-1914
Author Franklin Bowditch Dexter
Publisher s.n., 1914
Original from the University of Michigan
Digitized Oct 9, 2007
Length 469 pages
Page 28){kind=small}
New Haven, Connecticut - First Church of Christ
Title Historical catalogue of the members of the First Church of Christ in New Haven, Connecticut (Center Church): A.D. 1639-1914, Parts 1639-1914
Author Franklin Bowditch Dexter
Publisher s.n., 1914
Original from the University of Michigan
Digitized Oct 9, 2007
Length 469 pages
Page 28
Birth — 162525 December 1625
Bristol, England
1650 Birth of ChildRebecca BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 4 February 1650, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 24 years old.
1651 Birth of ChildSamuel BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 3 December 1651, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 25 years old.
1653 Birth of ChildMercy BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 17 November 1653, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 27 years old.
1656 Marriage / PartnerHenry BRISTOL (BRISTOW) and Lydia BROWN 29 January 1656, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
He was 30 years old.
1657 Birth of ChildLydia BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 3 January 1657, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 31 years old.
1659 Birth of ChildJohn BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 4 September 1659, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 33 years old.
1661 Birth of ChildMary BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born September 1661, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 35 years old.
1663 Birth of ChildHannah BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 10 December 1663, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 37 years old.
1666 Birth of ChildAbigail BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 19 April 1666, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 40 years old.
1668 Birth of ChildSarah BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 1 February 1668, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 42 years old.
1671 Birth of ChildDaniel BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 4 May 1671, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 45 years old.
1674 Birth of ChildElizabeth BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 20 May 1674, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 48 years old.
1676 Birth of ChildEsther BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 3 October 1676, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 50 years old.
1679 Birth of ChildEliphalet BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 2 October 1679, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 53 years old.
1680 Marriage of ChildLydia BRISTOL (BRISTOW) married 6 May 1680, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville) to Joseph SMITH
1683 Birth of ChildHenry BRISTOL (BRISTOW) was born 20 June 1683, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Henry was 57 years old.
1692 Death of ChildSamuel BRISTOL (BRISTOW) died 30 November 1692, Guilford, Connecticut, USA
Henry was 66 years old.
Death — 169529 January 1695
New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 69.
FINAL RESTING PLACE
Burial & Cemetery
Burial details for Henry:
Center Church on the Green Churchyard New Haven New Haven County Connecticut, USA
RECORD HISTORY
Record added:
Last updated: 7/7/2025 5:06:56 PM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW)'s Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
BIRTHPLACE
Explore Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW)'s Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
KEEP SEARCHING
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES
Continue Researching Henry Bristol (Bristow)
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Continue your research with free genealogy links
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES
Gifts & Resources Related to Bristol, England
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
GREENERPASTURE GENEALOGY SHOP
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
More places to shop
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Henry BRISTOL (BRISTOW).
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.