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Thomas Brown 1654–1723

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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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1654 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 27 Dec 1723 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Brown (1688–1757)
Spouse Hannah Collins (1660–1723)
Children Abigail Browne, Daniel Brown, Eleazer Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Hannah Brown, Humphrey Brown, Jerusha Brown, John Brown, Keziah Brown, Mary Brown, Priscilla Brown, Samuel Brown, Sarah Brown, Thomas Brown
Siblings Eleazer Brown, Francis Browne, Isaac Browne, Mary Browne, Nicholas Browne, Thomas Browne Jr
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England & Wales, Christening Index, … Family Data Collection - Individual … London, England, Church of England … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Civil War Pension Index: … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … England, Select Births and Christenings Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Massachusetts Marriages Essex, England, Church of England … Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery … Birmingham, England, Church of England … UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and … Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 … London, England, Church of England …
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Thomas Brown began in 1654 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas Brown married hannah collins, and had children including abigail browne, daniel brown, eleazer brown, elizabeth brown, hannah brown, humphrey brown, jerusha brown, john brown, keziah brown, mary brown, priscilla brown, samuel brown, sarah brown, thomas brown. Thomas Brown passed away in 1723 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  5. 5
    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

  8. 8
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  9. 9
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  10. 10
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  11. 11
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  12. 12
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  13. 13
    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

  14. 14
    Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  15. 15
    Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

  16. 16
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  17. 17
    Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

  18. 18
    Marriage Records Birmingham, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  19. 19
    Military UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards

  20. 20
    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  21. 21
    Record London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932

Life Timeline

1654
Birth of Thomas Brown in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1723
Death of Thomas Brown in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Brown

This ancestor line traces from Hindley, Chorley, Lancashire, England (1274) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1654) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Brown (1654–1723) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 10 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.

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Thomas Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Brown PTP
1654–1723
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Thomas Brown PTP
1688–1757
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Brown PTP
1688–1757
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Hannah Collins PTP
1660–1723
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Brown's Descendants

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Thomas Brown PTP 1654–1723 m. Hannah Collins PTP 1660–1723
  1. 1. Samuel Brown PTP 1692–1753
  2. 2. Daniel Brown PTP 1696–1771
  3. 3. Thomas Brown PTP 1688–1757