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William Brewster 1714–1801

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Sep 1714 · Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died 12 Nov 1801 · Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, USA
Father Benjamin Brewster (1688–1752)
Mother Elizabeth Witter
Siblings Abel Brewster, Amos Brewster, Cyrus Brewster, Elizabeth Lee Brewster, Grace Brewster, Judah Brewster, Simon Brewster
Records
U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Brewster began in 1714 in Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA. William Brewster passed away in 1801 in Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1714
Birth of William Brewster in Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1801
Death of William Brewster in Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Saxtead, Suffolk, England (1398) to Preston, New London, Connecticut (1714) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Brewster (1714–1801) was born in Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, USA. 4 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, 4 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 12 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
1688–1752 · Father
Elizabeth Witter
Mother

William Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Brewster PTP
1714–1801
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Benjamin Brewster PTP
1688–1752
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Brewster's Descendants

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William Brewster PTP 1714–1801