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Jonathan Tower 1641–1700

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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Tower in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 1 Aug 1641 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Feb 1700 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Tower (1639–1693)
Mother Margaret Ibrook (1620–1700)
Siblings Benjamin Tower, Elisha Tower, Elizabeth Tower, Hannah Tower, Ibrook Tower, Jeremiah Tower, John Tower, Judith Tower, Margaret Tower, Mary Towers, Samuel Tower, Sarah Tower

Researchers connected through Jonathan Tower 1641–1700

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jonathan Tower 1641–1700

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Jonathan Tower was born in 1641 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john tower and margaret ibrook. Jonathan Tower passed away in 1700 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1641
Birth of Jonathan Tower in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1700
Death of Jonathan Tower in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Tower

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1501) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1641) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Tower (1641–1700) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 6 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 Tower's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Tower PTP
1641–1700
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Tower PTP
1639–1693
Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Margaret Ibrook PTP
1620–1700
Southwold, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
John Tower PTP
1639–1693
Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Margaret Ibrook PTP
1620–1700
Southwold, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Tower's Descendants

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Jonathan Tower PTP 1641–1700