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Jonathan Fay 1724–1800

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Fay 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Nov 1724 · Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts
Died 3 Mar 1800 · Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts
Father John Fay
Mother Hannah Child
Spouse Joanna Phillips (1729–1788)
Children Jonathan Fay
Siblings Elizabeth Fay, Hannah Fay, Jedediah Fay, Josiah Fay

Researchers connected through Jonathan Fay 1724–1800

and 4 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Fay 1724–1800

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Jonathan Fay began in 1724 in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts. Jonathan Fay married joanna phillips, and had children including jonathan fay. Jonathan Fay passed away in 1800 in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Record Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1724
Birth of Jonathan Fay in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts
Birth
1746
Jonathan Fay was married in Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts
Marriage
1800
Death of Jonathan Fay in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Fay

This ancestor line traces from Marlboro, MA (1669) to Westboro, MA (1724) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Fay (1724–1800) was born in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts and died in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 (A) 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 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 Fay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Fay PTP
1724–1800
Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Jonathan Fay's Descendants

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Jonathan Fay PTP 1724–1800 m. Joanna Phillips PTP 1729–1788