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Francis Brewster 1709–1768

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Mar 1709 · Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Died 24 Nov 1768 · Greenwich, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Father Daniel Brewster (1694–1753)
Mother Anna Jayne
Siblings Abigail Brewster, Amy Brewster, Benjamin Brewster, Bethiah Brewster, Daniel Brewster, Ebenezer Brewster, Eunice Brewster, Hannah Brewster, Jerusha Brewster, John Brewster, Mary Brewster, Priscella Brewster, Ruth Brewster

Researchers connected through Francis Brewster 1709–1768

and 2 more tree owners connected with Francis Brewster 1709–1768

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Francis Brewster began in 1709 in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States. Francis Brewster passed away in 1768 in Greenwich, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA.

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Life Timeline

1709
Birth of Francis Brewster in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Birth
1768
Death of Francis Brewster in Greenwich, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, Wilts, England (1455) to Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States (1709) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Francis Brewster (1709–1768) was born in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States and died in Greenwich, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 8 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.

Francis Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Francis Brewster PTP
1709–1768
Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Parents
Daniel Brewster PTP
1694–1753
Setauket, Lewis, New York, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Daniel Brewster PTP
1694–1753
Setauket, Lewis, New York, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Francis Brewster's Descendants

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Francis Brewster PTP 1709–1768