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Peleg Brewster 1717–1801

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Peleg Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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

Born 7 Feb 1717 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 2 Apr 1801 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Father Jonathan Brewster (1593–1659)
Mother Mary Partridge
Siblings Elijah Brewster, Hannah Brewster, James Brewster, Jerusha Brewster, Jonah Brewster, Jonathan Brewster, Mary Brewster, Sarah Brewster
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Peleg Brewster was born in 1717 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, the child of jonathan brewster and mary partridge. Peleg Brewster passed away in 1801 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1717
Birth of Peleg Brewster in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1801
Death of Peleg Brewster in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peleg Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Saxtead, Suffolk, England (1398) to Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1717) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Peleg Brewster (1717–1801) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. 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 Peleg 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 12 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

Jonathan Brewster
1593–1659 · Father
Mary Partridge
Mother

Peleg Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peleg Brewster PTP
1717–1801
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
Jonathan Brewster PTP
1593–1659
Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peleg Brewster's Descendants

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Peleg Brewster PTP 1717–1801