Who was Edward Brown?

Edward Brown (1640–1685) was born in Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA and died in Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Brown 1640–1685

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 15 AUG 1640 · Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA

Died 26 APR 1685 · Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA

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Biography

Edward Brown was born in 1640 in Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA, the child of nicholas browne and elizabeth leids brown immigrant. Edward Brown passed away in 1685 in Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA.

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Birth of Edward Brown in Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA

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Death of Edward Brown in Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Brown

This ancestor line traces from ,,England, United Kingdom (1485) to Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1640) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Brown (1640–1685) was born in Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA and died in Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA. 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 Edward 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 7 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.
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Edward Brown PTP

1640–1685

Reading, Middlesex Co, MA, USA