Who was George Brown?

George Brown (1716–1767) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 10 generations of this lineage.

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George Brown 1716–1767

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Dec 1716 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 28 Jul 1767 · Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father James Brown

Mother Ruth Snow

Siblings Benjamin Brown, James Brown, Jane Brown, Jesse Brown, Joseph Brown, Rebecca Brown, Ruth Brown, Zilpha Brown

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … 1419a.FTW Ancestry Family Tree FamilySearch Family Tree U.S., Family History Books World Family Tree Vol. 67, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Brown

Ruth Snow

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1716, George Brown entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to james brown and ruth snow. George Brown passed away in 1767 in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record 1419a.FTW
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record FamilySearch Family Tree
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Record U.S., Family History Books
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 67, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1716

Birth of George Brown in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1767

Death of George Brown in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Brown

This ancestor line traces from Greystoke Manor, Northumberland, England (1438) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1716) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Brown (1716–1767) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 10 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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