Who was William Brewster?

William Brewster (1669–1728) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA. 20 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 20 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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William Brewster 1669–1728

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 20 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Mar 1669 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Died 11 Aug 1728 · Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father Benjamin Brewster (1633–1710)

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Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 … Baker,Nehls,Freeman,Collier,Creech/Watson Web Site

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Brewster

1633–1710

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Biography

William Brewster was born in 1669 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA, the child of benjamin brewster and ann addis. William Brewster married patience read, and had children including samuel brewster. William Brewster passed away in 1728 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Record Baker,Nehls,Freeman,Collier,Creech/Watson Web Site

Life Timeline

1669

Birth of William Brewster in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1728

Death of William Brewster in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Arksey, Yorkshire, England (1485) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (1669) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Brewster (1669–1728) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA. 20 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, 20 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 7 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.

Related Records

Benjamin Brewster

1633–1710 · Father

William Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

William Brewster PTP

1669–1728

Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Parents

Benjamin Brewster PTP