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Peter Newcomb 1648–1725

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Full name consistent across 18 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 18 trees
Death year and location consistent across 18 trees

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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
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18 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Newcomb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 18 independent trees

Born 16 May 1648 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 May 1725 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Francis Newcomb
Mother Rachel Brackett (1614–1685)
Siblings Abigail Newcomb, Elizabeth Newcomb, Francis Newcomb, Hannah Newcomb, John Newcomb, Judith Newcomb, Leah Newcomb, Mary Newcomb, Rachel Newcomb, Sarah Newcomb
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … New England, the Great Migration … Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1648, Peter Newcomb entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to francis newcomb and rachel brackett. Peter Newcomb passed away in 1725 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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

  7. 7
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1648
Birth of Peter Newcomb in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1725
Death of Peter Newcomb in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Newcomb

This ancestor line traces from Sudbury, Suffolk, England (1614) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1648) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Newcomb (1648–1725) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 18 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, 18 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Francis Newcomb
Father
Rachel Brackett
1614–1685 · Mother

Peter Newcomb's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Newcomb PTP
1648–1725
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Rachel Brackett PTP
1614–1685
Sudbury, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peter Newcomb's Descendants

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Peter Newcomb PTP 1648–1725