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Jane Brocklebank 1670–1728

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Brocklebank in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Jan 1670 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Died 26 Jul 1728 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Brocklebank Senior
Mother Hannah Brocklebank (1684–1732)
Spouse Abiel Somerby
Children John , Sarah Somerby
Siblings Elizabeth Brocklebank, Francis Brocklebank, Hannah Brocklebank, Joseph Brocklebank, Mary Brocklebank, Samuel Brocklebank, Sarah Brocklebank

Researchers connected through Jane Brocklebank 1670–1728

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Biography

The story of Jane Brocklebank began in 1670 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. Jane Brocklebank married abiel somerby, and had children including john, sarah somerby. Jane Brocklebank passed away in 1728 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  8. 8
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

  10. 10
    Record A Genealogical History of the Clark and Worth Families : and Other Puritan Settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

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    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of Jane Brocklebank in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1728
Death of Jane Brocklebank in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Brocklebank

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1601) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1670) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Brocklebank (1670–1728) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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 3 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.

Jane Brocklebank's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Brocklebank PTP
1670–1728
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Brocklebank PTP
1684–1732
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jane Brocklebank's Descendants

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JB
Jane Brocklebank PTP 1670–1728