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Reverend William I. Brown 1658–1746

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Reverend Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Jan 1658 · Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, England
Died 23 Jun 1746 · West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania
Spouse Ann Elizabeth Mercer
Children William Samuel Brown

Researchers connected through Reverend Brown 1658–1746

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Immediate Family

Biography

Reverend William I. Brown was born in 1658 in Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, England. Reverend William I. Brown married ann elizabeth mercer, and had children including william samuel brown. Reverend William I. Brown passed away in 1746 in West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Life Timeline

1658
Birth of Reverend William I. Brown in Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, England
Birth
1746
Death of Reverend William I. Brown in West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Reverend Brown

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (1599) to Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, England (1658) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Reverend Brown (1658–1746) was born in Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, England and died in West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Reverend 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 3 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.

Reverend Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Reverend William I. Brown PTP
1658–1746
Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Reverend Brown's Descendants

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Reverend William I. Brown PTP 1658–1746