William Brewster 1683–1768
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21 researchers on YourRoots have William Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 21 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Brewster 1683–1768
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Brewster was born in 1683 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of william brewster and lydia partridge. William Brewster passed away in 1768 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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6Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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7Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
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8Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brewster
This ancestor line traces from Hatfield, Yorkshire, England (1494) to Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1683) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Brewster (1683–1768) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA. 21 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, 21 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 6 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
William Brewster's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record