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Jonathan Emerson 1713–1796

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Emerson 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 13 Aug 1713 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 6 Jun 1796 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Stephen Emerson (1674–1758)
Mother Elizabeth Dustin (1680–1746)
Siblings Elizabeth Emerson, Ephraim Emerson, Hannah Emerson, Ithamar Emerson, James Emerson, Lydia Emerson, Mehitable Emerson, Moses Emerson, Obadiah Emerson, Stephen Emerson, Susanna Emerson, Thomas Emerson, Timothy Emerson

Researchers connected through Jonathan Emerson 1713–1796

and 3 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Emerson 1713–1796

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Emerson began in 1713 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Jonathan Emerson passed away in 1796 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1713
Birth of Jonathan Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1796
Death of Jonathan Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Emerson

This ancestor line traces from Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1674) to Haverhill, Essex, MA, USA (1713) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Emerson (1713–1796) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 Emerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Emerson PTP
1713–1796
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Stephen Emerson PTP
1674–1758
Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Dustin PTP
1680–1746
Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Emerson's Descendants

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Jonathan Emerson PTP 1713–1796