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David Burnham 1688–1770

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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have David Burnham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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

Born 20 Oct 1688 · Chebacco, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Feb 1770 · Ipswich, Massachusetts
Father John Adam Burnham
Mother Elizabeth Wells Burnham
Siblings Abigail Burnham, Capt Jonathan Burnham, Deacon John Josiah Burnham, Jacob Burnham, John Thomas Burnham Dcn, Joseph Burnham, Lieutenant John Thomas Burnham, Mary Burnham, Sarah Plowman, Susannah Burnham
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through David Burnham 1688–1770

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1688, David Burnham entered the world in Chebacco, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john adam burnham and elizabeth wells burnham. David Burnham passed away in 1770 in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1688
Birth of David Burnham in Chebacco, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1770
Death of David Burnham in Ipswich, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Burnham

This ancestor line traces from Staverton, Northamptonshire, England (1500) to Chebacco, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1688) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Burnham (1688–1770) was born in Chebacco, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Ipswich, Massachusetts. 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 David 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 6 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

John Adam Burnham
Father
Elizabeth Wells Burnham
Mother

David Burnham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Burnham PTP
1688–1770
Chebacco, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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David Burnham's Descendants

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David Burnham PTP 1688–1770