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Peter Brackett 1637–1661

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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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Brackett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 May 1637 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 7 Aug 1661 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Captain Richard Brackett Deacon
Mother Alice Blower (1615–1690)
Siblings Hannah Brackett, James Brackett, John Brackett Captain, Josiah Brackett, Mary Brackett, Rachel Brackett, Sarah Brackett

Researchers connected through Peter Brackett 1637–1661

and 2 more tree owners connected with Peter Brackett 1637–1661

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1637, Peter Brackett entered the world in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to captain richard brackett deacon and alice blower. Peter Brackett passed away in 1661 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Peter Brackett in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1661
Death of Peter Brackett in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Brackett

This ancestor line traces from Stanstead, Suffolk, England (1555) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1637) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Brackett (1637–1661) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Peter 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 4 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.

Peter Brackett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Brackett PTP
1637–1661
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Alice Blower PTP
1615–1690
St Gregory, Sudbury, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peter Brackett's Descendants

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Peter Brackett PTP 1637–1661