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Abraham Brokaw 1728–1810

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham Brokaw in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1728 · Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
Died 20 Jan 1810 · Cross Creek, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Jan Sr Brokaw
Mother Sarah Teunis Van Middlesward
Siblings Bergon Brokaw, Catalentien Brokaw, Femmetje Brokaw, Isaac Brokaw, Isaac K Brokaw, Jan Jr Brokaw, Kalleyntie Brokaw, Marretje Brokaw
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Researchers connected through Abraham Brokaw 1728–1810

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Abraham Brokaw began in 1728 in Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey, USA. Abraham Brokaw passed away in 1810 in Cross Creek, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1728
Birth of Abraham Brokaw in Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
Birth
1810
Death of Abraham Brokaw in Cross Creek, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abraham Brokaw

This ancestor line traces from Valenciennes, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (1480) to Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey, USA (1728) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abraham Brokaw (1728–1810) was born in Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey, USA and died in Cross Creek, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Jan Sr Brokaw
Father
Sarah Teunis Van Middlesward
Mother

Abraham Brokaw's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abraham Brokaw PTP
1728–1810
Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abraham Brokaw's Descendants

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Abraham Brokaw PTP 1728–1810