Jacob Brown (1711–1793) was born in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Griswold, New London, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Brown 1711–1793

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Jul 1711 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA

Died 10 Jan 1793 · Griswold, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father John Brown Sr

Mother Elizabeth Safford

Siblings Capt John Brown Jr, Deacon Nathaniel Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Judith Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Brown Sr

Elizabeth Safford

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Children

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Biography

The story of Jacob Brown began in 1711 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA. Jacob Brown passed away in 1793 in Griswold, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Jacob Brown in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA

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1793

Death of Jacob Brown in Griswold, New London, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Brown

This ancestor line traces from Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England (1504) to Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States (1711) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Brown (1711–1793) was born in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Griswold, New London, Connecticut, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob 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.
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