Who was Jonathan Bosworth?

Jonathan Bosworth (1680–1759) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Mass and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Bosworth 1680–1759

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 22 Sep 1680 · Swansea, Bristol, Mass

Died 17 Feb 1759 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father Jonathan Bosworth

Mother Hannah Howland

Siblings Capt Jabez Bosworth, David Bosworth, Elizabeth Bosworth, Hannah Howland Bosworth, Ichabod Bosworth, Infant Son Bosworth, John Bosworth, Jonathan Bosworth, Mercy Bosworth

Records

Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Bosworth

Hannah Howland

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Jonathan Bosworth began in 1680 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass. Jonathan Bosworth passed away in 1759 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1680

Birth of Jonathan Bosworth in Swansea, Bristol, Mass

Birth

1759

Death of Jonathan Bosworth in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Bosworth

This ancestor line traces from Middlesex, England (1511) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1680) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Bosworth (1680–1759) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Mass and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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