Who was Rachel Brown?

Rachel Brown (1679–1701) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Rachel Brown 1679–1701

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 May 1679 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies

Died 20 May 1701 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies

Father John Brown

Mother Anne Mason

Siblings Anne Brown, Daniel Brown, Ebenezer Brown, Elizabeth Brown, John Brown, Joseph Brown, Lydia Brown, Martha Brown, Samuel Brown, Stephen Brown

Records

Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Brown

Anne Mason

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rachel Brown began in 1679 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies. Rachel Brown passed away in 1701 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies.

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Life Timeline

1679

Birth of Rachel Brown in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies

Birth

1701

Death of Rachel Brown in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Brown

This ancestor line traces from Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1489) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies (1679) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rachel Brown (1679–1701) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, The American Colonies. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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 7 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.