Who was Dorothy Brown?

Dorothy Brown (1666–1727) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Dorothy Brown 1666–1727

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1666 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 2 Jun 1727 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father James Brown

Mother Lydia Howland

Siblings Jabez Brown, James Brown, Nathall Brown

Records

GEDCOM File : 1415760.ged GEDCOM File : Metcalf.ged

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Brown

Lydia Howland

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Dorothy Brown was born in 1666 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of james brown and lydia howland. Dorothy Brown passed away in 1727 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record GEDCOM File : 1415760.ged
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Record GEDCOM File : Metcalf.ged

Life Timeline

1666

Birth of Dorothy Brown in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1727

Death of Dorothy Brown in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Brown

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1519) to Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA (1666) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dorothy Brown (1666–1727) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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.