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Jonathan Swift 1667–1745

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Swift in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 30 Nov 1667 · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Died 19 Oct 1745 · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Father Jonathan Swift
Mother Abigail Erick
Siblings Adam Swift, Jane Swift, Jonathon Swift

Researchers connected through Jonathan Swift 1667–1745

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jonathan Swift 1667–1745

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1667, Jonathan Swift entered the world in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, born to jonathan swift and abigail erick. Jonathan Swift passed away in 1745 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.

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Life Timeline

1667
Birth of Jonathan Swift in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Birth
1745
Death of Jonathan Swift in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Swift

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1000) to Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (1667) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was born in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland and died in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. 2 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, 2 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 7 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 Swift's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Swift PTP
1667–1745
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jonathan Swift's Descendants

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Jonathan Swift PTP 1667–1745