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Elisha Brewster 1715–1789

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 5 independent trees

Born 29 Oct 1715 · Duxbury, Massachusetts
Died 26 Mar 1789 · Middletown, Connecticut
Father William Brewster
Mother Hopestill Wadsworth (1686–1773)
Siblings Gideon Brewster, Huldah Goold, Ichabod Brewster, Lot Brewster, Lucy Yeomans, Naomi Brewster, Oliver Brewster Descendent Archbishop Of York, Seth Brewster
Records
U.S., Sons of the American …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elisha Brewster began in 1715 in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Elisha Brewster passed away in 1789 in Middletown, Connecticut.

Sources

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1715
Birth of Elisha Brewster in Duxbury, Massachusetts
Birth
1789
Death of Elisha Brewster in Middletown, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Lenham, Kent, , England (1482) to Duxbury, Massachusetts (1715) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elisha Brewster (1715–1789) was born in Duxbury, Massachusetts and died in Middletown, Connecticut. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha 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.
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

William Brewster
Father
Hopestill Wadsworth
1686–1773 · Mother

Elisha Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elisha Brewster PTP
1715–1789
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Hopestill Wadsworth PTP
1686–1773
Duxbury, Massachusetts (Plymouth)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elisha Brewster's Descendants

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Elisha Brewster PTP 1715–1789