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Persis Brigham 1703–1757

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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
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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 Persis Brigham 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 3 independent trees

Born 10 Jul 1703 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Oct 1757 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father Capt Samuel Brigham
Mother Elizabeth Howe Marr Brigham
Spouse Brigadier General John Whitcomb
Children Abigail Baker, Edward Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Ezra Baker, Hepsibath Baker, Hon Samuel Baker, John Adams Whitcomb, Joseph Baker, Leveniah Baker, Mary Baker, Persis Baker, Solomon Baker
Siblings Antipas Brigham, Capt Samuel Brigham Jr, Captain Nathaniel Brigham, Charles Brigham, Elizabeth Brigham Marr Rice, Hepzibeth Brigham, Jotham M Brigham, Lieut Jedediah Brigham, Lydia Brigham, Sarah Brigham, Tabitha Brigham, Thomas Brigham, Timothy Brigham, Zipporah Brigham Marr Warren

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Biography

In 1703, Persis Brigham entered the world in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to capt samuel brigham and elizabeth howe marr brigham. Persis Brigham married brigadier general john whitcomb, lieut edward baker, and had children including abigail baker, edward baker, elizabeth baker, ezra baker, hepsibath baker, hon samuel baker, john adams whitcomb, joseph baker, leveniah baker, mary baker, persis baker, solomon baker. Persis Brigham passed away in 1757 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

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    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

Life Timeline

1703
Birth of Persis Brigham in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1757
Death of Persis Brigham in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Persis Brigham

This ancestor line traces from Hornby Castle, Lancashire, England (1510) to Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1703) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Persis Brigham (1703–1757) was born in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 Persis 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.

Persis Brigham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Persis Brigham PTP
1703–1757
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Persis Brigham's Descendants

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Persis Brigham PTP 1703–1757