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John Brewster 1705–1778

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

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B Reliability
B
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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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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

Born 01 Nov 1705 · Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Died 23 Aug 1778 · Blooming Grove, Orange, New York, United States
Father Daniel Brewster
Mother Anna Jayne
Siblings Abigail Brewster, Amy Brewster, Anna Brewster, Benjamin Brewster Sr, Daniel Brewster, Eunice Brewster, Francis Brewster, Hannah Brewster, Mary Brewster, Priscella Brewster

Researchers connected through John Brewster 1705–1778

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1705, John Brewster entered the world in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States, born to daniel brewster and anna jayne. John Brewster passed away in 1778 in Blooming Grove, Orange, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1705
Birth of John Brewster in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Birth
1778
Death of John Brewster in Blooming Grove, Orange, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Chard, Somerset, England (1530) to Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, USA (1705) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Brewster (1705–1778) was born in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States and died in Blooming Grove, Orange, New York, 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 John 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 5 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.

John Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Brewster PTP
1705–1778
Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Brewster's Descendants

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John Brewster PTP 1705–1778