James Brewster 1715–1755
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James Brewster 1715–1755
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Brewster began in 1715 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts. James Brewster married faith ripley. James Brewster passed away in 1755 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut.
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1Marriage Records Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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2Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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3Record 889.FTW
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4Record FamilySearch Family Tree
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5Record World Family Tree Vol. 96, Ed. 1
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Brewster
This ancestor line traces from Préaux-Bocage, Calvados, Normandy, France (1004) to Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1715) across 25 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Brewster (1715–1755) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Windham, Windham, Connecticut. 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 James 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 25 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
James Brewster's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record