Capt. Jonas Brigham 1718–1789
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. Brigham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Capt. Jonas Brigham began in 1718 in Westborough, Worcester, Massachutsetts, USA. Capt. Jonas Brigham married persis baker, and had children including antipas brigham, barnabas brigham, capt antipas brigham, daniel brigham, david brigham, edward brigham, eli a m brigham, hannah brigham, jonas brigham jr, joseph brigham, martha brigham, persis brigham, william brigham. Capt. Jonas Brigham passed away in 1789 in Westborough, Worcester, Massachutsetts, USA.
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1Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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7Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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8Probate/Wills Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 a - Z, July
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. Brigham
Frequently Asked Questions
- Capt. Brigham (1718–1789) was born in Westborough, Worcester, Massachutsetts, USA and died in Westborough, Worcester, Massachutsetts, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. 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 1 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
Capt. Brigham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record