Jonathan "English" Fairbanks "Puritan Settler" "Built The Oldest Surviving Wood-Frame House in The U.S." Sr 1594–1668
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Sr 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Jonathan Sr 1594–1668
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Jonathan "English" Fairbanks "Puritan Settler" "Built The Oldest Surviving Wood-Frame House in The U.S." Sr began in 1594 in Sowerby, Halifax, Yorks West, England. Jonathan "English" Fairbanks "Puritan Settler" "Built The Oldest Surviving Wood-Frame House in The U.S." Sr married grace lee smith fairbanks, and had children including mary fairbanke. Jonathan "English" Fairbanks "Puritan Settler" "Built The Oldest Surviving Wood-Frame House in The U.S." Sr passed away in 1668 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Sr
This ancestor line traces from Thaigh Craven, Thornton, Yorkshire, England (1547) to Sowerby, Halifax, Yorks West, England (1594) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jonathan Sr (1594–1668) was born in Sowerby, Halifax, Yorks West, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jonathan Sr's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record