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Charles Brigham 1700–1781

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Brigham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 29 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, with linked records

Born 30 Dec 1700 · Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 Mar 1781 · Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father Capt Samuel Brigham
Mother Elizabeth Howe (1665–1739)
Siblings Antipas Brigham, Capt Ephraim Brigham, Col Timothy Brigham, Elizabeth Brigham, Hannah Brigham, Hepisbah Brigham, Jotham Brigham, Lt Jedediah Brigham, Lt Nathan Brigham, Lydia Brigham, Persis Brigham, Samuel Brigham, Sarah Brigham, Tabitha Brigham, Thomas Brigham, Zipporah Brigham

Researchers connected through Charles Brigham 1700–1781

and 1 more tree owner connected with Charles Brigham 1700–1781

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1700, Charles Brigham entered the world in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to capt samuel brigham and elizabeth howe. Charles Brigham passed away in 1781 in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1700
Birth of Charles Brigham in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1781
Death of Charles Brigham in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Brigham

This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1000) to Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1700) across 29 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Brigham (1700–1781) was born in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, 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 Charles 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 29 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.

Charles Brigham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charles Brigham PTP
1700–1781
Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Howe PTP
1665–1739
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Hannah Ward PTP
1638–1717
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Charles Brigham's Descendants

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Charles Brigham PTP 1700–1781