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Jethro Starbuck 1671–1770

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jethro Starbuck in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Dec 1671 · Nantucket
Died 12 Aug 1770 · Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Nathaniel Starbuck Sr Quaker Ran An Indian Trading Post Financed Whaling With His Father Edward
Mother Mary Coffyn (1645–1717)
Spouse Dorcas Gayer
Children Dorcas Starbuck, Eunice Starbuck, Jemima Starbuck, Lydia Starbuck, Mary Starbuck, Sarah Starbuck, Thomas Starbuck, William Starbuck
Siblings Elizabeth Coffin, Nathaniel Starbuck Jr, Priscilla Coleman

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Biography

Jethro Starbuck was born in 1671 in Nantucket, the child of nathaniel starbuck sr quaker ran an indian trading post financed whaling with his father edward and mary coffyn. Jethro Starbuck married dorcas gayer, and had children including dorcas starbuck, eunice starbuck, jemima starbuck, lydia starbuck, mary starbuck, sarah starbuck, thomas starbuck, william starbuck. Jethro Starbuck passed away in 1770 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Jethro Starbuck in Nantucket
Birth
1770
Death of Jethro Starbuck in Nantucket, Nant., Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jethro Starbuck

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States (1671) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jethro Starbuck (1671–1770) was born in Nantucket and died in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jethro 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jethro Starbuck's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jethro Starbuck PTP
1671–1770
Nantucket
Parents
Unknown
Mary Coffyn PTP
1645–1717
Haverhill, Mass
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jethro Starbuck's Descendants

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Jethro Starbuck PTP 1671–1770