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Jonathan Peterson 1706–1765

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Peterson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Sep 1706 · Duxbury
Died 5 May 1765 · Duxbury
Father Jonathan Peterson
Mother Lydia Peterson
Siblings Alice Peterson, Hopestill Delano, John Peterson, Lydia Soule, Reuben Peterson

Researchers connected through Jonathan Peterson 1706–1765

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Peterson 1706–1765

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1706, Jonathan Peterson entered the world in Duxbury, born to jonathan peterson and lydia peterson. Jonathan Peterson passed away in 1765 in Duxbury.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1706
Birth of Jonathan Peterson in Duxbury
Birth
1765
Death of Jonathan Peterson in Duxbury
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Peterson

This ancestor line traces from Reigate, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (1442) to Duxbury (1706) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Peterson (1706–1765) was born in Duxbury and died in Duxbury. 3 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, 3 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 8 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 Peterson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Peterson PTP
1706–1765
Duxbury
Parents
Jonathan Peterson PTP
1706–1765
Duxbury
Unknown
Grandparents
Jonathan Peterson PTP
1706–1765
Duxbury
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Peterson's Descendants

1.
JP
Jonathan Peterson PTP 1706–1765