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Rachel Newcomb 1674–1750

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 Rachel Newcomb 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 13 Oct 1674 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 16 Oct 1750 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Newcomb I
Mother Ruth Marshall
Siblings Abigail Newcomb, Bethiah Newcomb, Desire Newcomb, Hannah Newcomb, Isaac Newcomb, John Newcomb Ii, Mary Newcomb, Mercy Newcomb, Micah Newcomb, Ruth Newcomb, Samuel Newcomb

Researchers connected through Rachel Newcomb 1674–1750

and 2 more tree owners connected with Rachel Newcomb 1674–1750

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rachel Newcomb began in 1674 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Rachel Newcomb passed away in 1750 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Rachel Newcomb in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1750
Death of Rachel Newcomb in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Newcomb

This ancestor line traces from London,London, England or Scarborough Castle, Yorkshire, England (1528) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1674) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel Newcomb (1674–1750) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 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.

Rachel Newcomb's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rachel Newcomb PTP
1674–1750
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Rachel Newcomb's Descendants

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Rachel Newcomb PTP 1674–1750