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Jonathan Brewster 1593–1659

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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 19 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 19 trees
Death year and location consistent across 19 trees

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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)
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19 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 19 independent trees

Born 12 Aug 1593 · Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Died 7 Aug 1659 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
Father Gov William John Mayflower Compact Brewster Broersma Iv
Mother Mary
Spouse Lucretia Oldham
Children Mary Brewster
Siblings Elizabeth Emerson, Fear Brewster, Love Brewster, Mary Brewster, Wrestling Brewster
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Descendants and Their Marriages … Millennium File Pedigrees of Some of the … Signers of the Mayflower Compact The Brewster genealogy, 1566-1907 U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower … Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants … Connecticut, Find a Grave Index Philip Welch of Ipswich, Massachusetts, …
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Jonathan Brewster began in 1593 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. Jonathan Brewster married lucretia oldham, and had children including mary brewster. Jonathan Brewster passed away in 1659 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Mayflower Descendants and Their Marriages for Two Generations After the Landing

  5. 5
    Record Millennium File

  6. 6
    Record Pedigrees of Some of the Emperor Charlemagne's Descendants. Volume II

  7. 7
    Record Signers of the Mayflower Compact

  8. 8
    Record The Brewster genealogy, 1566-1907

  9. 9
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  10. 10
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  11. 11
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  12. 12
    Record North America, Family Histories

  13. 13
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  14. 14
    Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

  15. 15
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

  16. 16
    Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

  17. 17
    Burial Records Connecticut, Find a Grave Index

  18. 18
    Record Philip Welch of Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1654, and his descendants

Life Timeline

1593
Birth of Jonathan Brewster in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Birth
1659
Death of Jonathan Brewster in Norwich, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England (1534) to Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England (1593) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Brewster (1593–1659) was born in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. 19 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, 19 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 3 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.

Related Records

Gov William John Mayflower Compact Brewster Broersma Iv
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Jonathan Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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

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Jonathan Brewster PTP 1593–1659