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Bathsheba Brooks 1655–1738

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Bathsheba Brooks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 4 independent trees

Born 8 Apr 1655 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 24 Feb 1738 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Gilbert 1 Brooks
Mother ELIZABETH Simmons (1628–1687)
Spouse James Walker
Children Bathsheba Walker, Corp David Walker, David Walker, Deborah Walker, Eleazer Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Hannah Walker, Hester Walker, James Walker, Josiah Walker, Mary Walker, Mercy Walker, Nathan Walker, Nehemiah Walker, Peter Walker, Rebecca Walker
Siblings Aaron Brooke, Bethia Brooks, Elizabeth Brooke, Gilbert Brookes, Hannah 1 Brooks, John Moses Brooke S, Mary Brooke, Mary Brooks, Phebe Brooks, Rachel Brooks, Rebecca Phebe Brooks, Sarah Brooks

Researchers connected through Bathsheba Brooks 1655–1738

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Biography

In 1655, Bathsheba Brooks entered the world in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to gilbert 1 brooks and elizabeth simmons. Bathsheba Brooks married james walker, and had children including bathsheba walker, corp david walker, david walker, deborah walker, eleazer walker, elizabeth walker, hannah walker, hester walker, james walker, josiah walker, mary walker, mercy walker, nathan walker, nehemiah walker, peter walker, rebecca walker. Bathsheba Brooks passed away in 1738 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  4. 4
    Record Millennium File

  5. 5
    Record The Pioneers of Massachusetts, 1620-1650

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  8. 8
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  11. 11
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  12. 12
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  13. 13
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  14. 14
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  15. 15
    Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records

  16. 16
    Record The ancestors of Moses Haskell Gilbert of Vermont and Montreal, 1790-1843

Life Timeline

1655
Birth of Bathsheba Brooks in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1738
Death of Bathsheba Brooks in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Bathsheba Brooks

This ancestor line traces from Bradford, Northumberland, England (1473) to Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1655) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bathsheba Brooks (1655–1738) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Bathsheba 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 7 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.

Bathsheba Brooks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Bathsheba Brooks PTP
1655–1738
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
ELIZABETH Simmons PTP
1628–1687
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Bathsheba Brooks's Descendants

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Bathsheba Brooks PTP 1655–1738
  1. 1. Nathan Walker PTP 1677–1747