Catharine Pieterse Van Brugh 1689–1756
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Catharine Brugh in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
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Biography
In 1689, Catharine Pieterse Van Brugh entered the world in Albany, New York. Catharine Pieterse Van Brugh married col philip livingston i 2nd lord of the manor of livingston secretary for indian affairs 1722 majesty s council, and had children including gov william s livingston 1st gov new jersey signer of constitution brigadier general rev war, philip signer of the declaration livingston iii. Catharine Pieterse Van Brugh passed away in 1756 in Albany, New York.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Catharine Brugh
This ancestor line traces from Schiedam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands (1561) to Albany, New York (1689) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Catharine Brugh (1689–1756) was born in Albany, New York and died in Albany, New York. 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 Catharine 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 5 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.
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Catharine Brugh's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record