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Jonathan Bigelow 1679–1745

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Bigelow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 MAR 1679 · Watertown, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Died 7 FEB 1745 · Weston, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Father Samuel Bigelow
Mother Mary Flagg
Spouse Elizabeth Bemis
Children James Bigelow
Siblings Isaac Bigelow

Researchers connected through Jonathan Bigelow 1679–1745

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Bigelow 1679–1745

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1679, Jonathan Bigelow entered the world in Watertown, Massachusetts (Middlesex), born to samuel bigelow and mary flagg. Jonathan Bigelow married elizabeth bemis, and had children including james bigelow. Jonathan Bigelow passed away in 1745 in Weston, Massachusetts (Middlesex).

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Jonathan Bigelow in Watertown, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Birth
1745
Death of Jonathan Bigelow in Weston, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Bigelow

This ancestor line traces from Wrentham Parish, Suffolk, England (1578) to Watertown, Massachusetts (Middlesex) (1679) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Bigelow (1679–1745) was born in Watertown, Massachusetts (Middlesex) and died in Weston, Massachusetts (Middlesex). 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 4 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.

Jonathan Bigelow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Bigelow PTP
1679–1745
Watertown, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jonathan Bigelow's Descendants

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Jonathan Bigelow PTP 1679–1745