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William Brigham 1768–1779

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Brigham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees

Born 12 May 1768 · Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died 7 Dec 1779 · Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father Capt Jonas Brigham
Mother Persis Baker
Siblings Antipas Brigham, Barnabas Brigham, Capt Antipas Brigham, Daniel Brigham, David Brigham, Edward Brigham, Eli A M Brigham, Hannah Brigham, Jonas Brigham Jr, Joseph Brigham, Martha Brigham, Persis Brigham
Records
Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1768, William Brigham entered the world in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to capt jonas brigham and persis baker. William Brigham passed away in 1779 in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

Life Timeline

1768
Birth of William Brigham in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1779
Death of William Brigham in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brigham

This ancestor line traces from Hornby Castle, Lancashire, England (1510) to Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1768) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Brigham (1768–1779) was born in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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 8 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

Capt Jonas Brigham
Father
Persis Baker
Mother

William Brigham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Brigham PTP
1768–1779
Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Brigham's Descendants

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William Brigham PTP 1768–1779