Peter Newcomb 1648–1725
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16 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Newcomb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 28 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 16 independent trees
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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4Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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5Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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6Record Ancestry Family Tree
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7Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Newcomb
This ancestor line traces from PORTUGAL (1095) to Braintree, Braintree, Norfolk, MA, USA (1648) across 28 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Peter Newcomb (1648–1725) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 16 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, 16 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 28 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
Peter Newcomb's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record