Who was Jonathan Brewster?

Jonathan Brewster (1593–1659) was born in , Nottinghamshire, , England and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Brewster 1593–1659

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Aug 1593 · , Nottinghamshire, , England

Died 7 Aug 1659 · New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father Elder William Brewster

Mother Mary Wentworth

Siblings Edward Brewster, Elizabeth Brewster, Fear Brewster, Loue Brewster, Love Brewster, Mary Brewster, Patience Brewster, Robert Brewster, William Brewster, Wrestling Brewster

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Millennium File Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Colonial Families of the USA Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants … A Catalogue of the Names …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Elder William Brewster

Mary Wentworth

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Brewster began in 1593 in, Nottinghamshire, England. Jonathan Brewster passed away in 1659 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Millennium File
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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Record A Catalogue of the Names of the First Puritan Settlers of the Colony of Connecticut

Life Timeline

1593

Birth of Jonathan Brewster in, Nottinghamshire, England

Birth

1659

Death of Jonathan Brewster in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Hatfield, Nottinghamshire, , England (1505) to , Nottinghamshire, , England (1593) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Brewster (1593–1659) was born in , Nottinghamshire, , England and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States. 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 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.
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