Who was Simon NEWCOMB?

Simon NEWCOMB (1699–1778) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Simon NEWCOMB 1699–1778

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 NOV 1699 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Died 15 APR 1778 · Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Father Thomas Newcomb I

Mother Elizabeth Cooke

Siblings Deborah Newcomb, Ebenezer Newcomb, Edward Newcomb, Elizabeth Newcomb, Joseph Newcomb, Josiah Newcomb, Mary Newcomb, Thomas Ii Newcomb

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Newcomb I

Elizabeth Cooke

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1699, Simon NEWCOMB entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to thomas newcomb i and elizabeth cooke. Simon NEWCOMB passed away in 1778 in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1699

Birth of Simon NEWCOMB in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Birth

1778

Death of Simon NEWCOMB in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Simon NEWCOMB

This ancestor line traces from Isle of Shoals off Kittery, (Maine), Mass Bay Colony (1639) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1699) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Simon NEWCOMB (1699–1778) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 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 Simon 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.
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