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Jonathan Brewster 1593–1659

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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

11 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 AUG 1593 · Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Died 7 AUG 1659 · New London, CT
Father William Pilgrim Brewster
Mother Mary Pilgrim
Siblings Child Brewster, Fear Brewster, Love Pilgrim Brewster, Patience Brewster, Wrestling Pilgrim Brewster

Researchers connected through Jonathan Brewster 1593–1659

and 10 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Brewster 1593–1659

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Brewster began in 1593 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. Jonathan Brewster passed away in 1659 in New London, CT.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  5. 5
    Record The Brewster Genealogy 1566-1907 Volume 1

  6. 6
    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1593
Birth of Jonathan Brewster in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Birth
1659
Death of Jonathan Brewster in New London, CT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Nottinghamshire, England (1568) to Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England (1593) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Brewster (1593–1659) was born in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England and died in New London, CT. 11 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, 11 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 2 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 Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Brewster PTP
1593–1659
Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Jonathan Brewster's Descendants

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JB
Jonathan Brewster PTP 1593–1659