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Jonathan Sears 1693–1738

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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)
Verification checklist
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Sears in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Sep 1693 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 3 Sep 1738 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Researchers connected through Jonathan Sears 1693–1738

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Biography

In 1693, Jonathan Sears entered the world in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to captain samuel sears and mercy mayo. Jonathan Sears passed away in 1738 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1693
Birth of Jonathan Sears in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1738
Death of Jonathan Sears in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Sears

This ancestor line traces from Boconnoc Cornwall, England (1425) to Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States (1693) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Sears (1693–1738) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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 10 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.

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Jonathan Sears's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jonathan Sears PTP
1693–1738
Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Jonathan Sears's Descendants

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Jonathan Sears PTP 1693–1738