John Brown (1638–1683) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Brown 1638–1683

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 16 Sep 1638 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 29 Aug 1683 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Browne

Mother Sarah Walker

Siblings Abell Browne, Benjamin Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Jacob Brown, James Browne, Joanna Brown, John Brown, John Browne, John Browning, Jonathan Brown, Mary Brown, Nathaniel Brown, Rebecca Brown, Rebecca Browne, Samuel Brown, Sarah Brown, Stephen Brown, Thomas Brown

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Immediate Family

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John Browne

Sarah Walker

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Children

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Biography

The story of John Brown began in 1638 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. John Brown passed away in 1683 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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1638

Birth of John Brown in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1683

Death of John Brown in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brown

This ancestor line traces from Postwick, Norfolk, England (1532) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1638) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Brown (1638–1683) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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, 7 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.