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Nathaniel Burnham 1662–1746

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Burnham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1662 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 16 Apr 1746 · Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Burnham (1646–1728)
Mother Marie Lawrence
Siblings Abigail Burnham, Esther Burnham, James Burnham, Johannah Burnham, John Burnham, Joseph Burnham, Mary Burnham, Ruth Burnham, Sarah Burnham, Thomas Burnham
Records
U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, … North America, Family Histories Findagrave
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathaniel Burnham began in 1662 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Nathaniel Burnham passed away in 1746 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Military U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Nathaniel Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1746
Death of Nathaniel Burnham in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Burnham

This ancestor line traces from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England (1511) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America (1662) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Burnham (1662–1746) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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.
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.

Related Records

Thomas Burnham
1646–1728 · Father
Marie Lawrence
Mother

Nathaniel Burnham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Burnham PTP
1662–1746
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Thomas Burnham PTP
1646–1728
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Nathaniel Burnham's Descendants

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Nathaniel Burnham PTP 1662–1746