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Henry Browne 1626–1703

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Browne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Dec 1626 · Rusper, Sussex, England
Died 20 Feb 1703 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father Rev William Browne
Mother Jane Burgis
Siblings Anne Browne, Elizabeth Browne, Henry Brown, Jane Browne, John Brown, Joseph Browne, Marvin Brown, Mary Hyde Brown, Matthew Kemp, Nicholas Brown, Phoebe Browne, Sara Browne, Sarah Brown, Thomas Brown

Researchers connected through Henry Browne 1626–1703

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1626, Henry Browne entered the world in Rusper, Sussex, England, born to rev william browne and jane burgis. Henry Browne passed away in 1703 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1626
Birth of Henry Browne in Rusper, Sussex, England
Birth
1626
Henry Browne was baptized in Rusper, Sussex, England
Baptism
1702
Death of Henry Browne in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death
1703
Death of Henry Browne in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Browne

This ancestor line traces from Horsham, Sussex, England (1476) to Rusper, Sussex, England (1626) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Browne (1626–1703) was born in Rusper, Sussex, England and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 6 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.

Henry Browne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Browne PTP
1626–1703
Rusper, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry Browne's Descendants

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Henry Browne PTP 1626–1703