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John Brocklebank 1686–1762

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Brocklebank in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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

Born 10 Aug 1686 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 8 Sep 1762 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Brockman
Mother Elizabeth Platts
Siblings Elizabeth Brocklebank, Francis Brocklebank, Hannah Brocklebank, Samuel Brocklebank, Susanna Brockman, William Brockman

Researchers connected through John Brocklebank 1686–1762

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, John Brocklebank entered the world in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to samuel brockman and elizabeth platts. John Brocklebank passed away in 1762 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of John Brocklebank in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1762
Death of John Brocklebank in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brocklebank

This ancestor line traces from England (1470) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1686) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Brocklebank (1686–1762) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 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 9 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 Brocklebank's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Brocklebank PTP
1686–1762
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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John Brocklebank's Descendants

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John Brocklebank PTP 1686–1762