John Peter) (1637–1687) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Brackett (twin to Peter) 1637–1687

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 May 1637 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 18 Mar 1687 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Children Hannah Brackett

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Hannah Brackett

Biography

John Brackett (twin to Peter) was born in 1637 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. John Brackett (twin to Peter) had children including hannah abiah brackett. John Brackett (twin to Peter) passed away in 1687 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of John Brackett (twin to Peter) in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of John Brackett (twin to Peter) in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Peter)

This ancestor line traces from Belgrave, Leicestershire, England (1500) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1637) across 6 generations.

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: John Peter) (1637–1687) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 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 6 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.

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John Brackett (twin to Peter) PTP

1637–1687

Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA