Who was Rebecca Brown?

Rebecca Brown (1726–1756) was born in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Rebecca Brown 1726–1756

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Reliability Score: B

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Sep 1726 · Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Died 5 Jan 1756 · Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father James Brown

Mother Elizabeth Kirby

Siblings Asa Brown, Daniell Brown, Dinah Brown, Elam Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Eunice Brown, James William Brown, Joseph Brown, Sarah Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Brown

Elizabeth Kirby

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rebecca Brown began in 1726 in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Rebecca Brown passed away in 1756 in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1726

Birth of Rebecca Brown in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1756

Death of Rebecca Brown in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Brown

This ancestor line traces from England (1589) to Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1726) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rebecca Brown (1726–1756) was born in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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 5 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.