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Daniel Brown 1696–1771

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Brown 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 8 independent trees

Born 9 Oct 1696 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 30 Aug 1771 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Brown (1688–1757)
Mother Hannah Collins (1660–1723)
Siblings Abigail Browne, Eleazer Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Hannah Brown, Humphrey Brown, Jerusha Brown, John Brown, Keziah Brown, Mary Brown, Priscilla Brown, Samuel Brown, Sarah Brown, Thomas Brown

Researchers connected through Daniel Brown 1696–1771

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1696, Daniel Brown entered the world in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to thomas brown and hannah collins. Daniel Brown passed away in 1771 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Daniel Brown in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1771
Death of Daniel Brown in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Brown

This ancestor line traces from Olney Parish, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (1557) to Stonington, New London County, Connecticut (1696) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Brown (1696–1771) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel 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.

Daniel Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Brown PTP
1696–1771
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Thomas Brown PTP
1688–1757
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Hannah Collins PTP
1660–1723
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Brown PTP
1688–1757
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Hannah Collins PTP
1660–1723
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Daniel Brown's Descendants

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Daniel Brown PTP 1696–1771