Lydia Brown (1684–1717) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Brown 1684–1717

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Jul 1684 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 28 Jun 1717 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father James Brown

Mother Margaret Denison

Siblings Alice Brown, Ann Brown, Anne Brown, Benjamin Brown, Dorothy Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Isaac Brown, James Brown, Lydia Brown, Margaret Brown, Mary Brown, Mercy Brown, Peleg Brown, William Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Brown

Margaret Denison

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Lydia Brown was born in 1684 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of james brown and margaret denison. Lydia Brown passed away in 1717 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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1684

Birth of Lydia Brown in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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1717

Death of Lydia Brown in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Brown

This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England (1530) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1684) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Brown (1684–1717) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Lydia 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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