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Josiah Brooks 1681–1771

✓ Public Tree Person

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Birth Date: August 26, 1681

Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: August 9, 1771

Death Location: Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Daniel Brooks

Mother:

Children: Miriam Brooks

In 1681, Josiah Brooks entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to Daniel Brooks And Anne Merriam. Josiah Brooks married Bathsheba Fargo, and had children including Miriam Brooks. Josiah Brooks passed away in 1771 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

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Biography

Early Life

In 1681, Josiah Brooks entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to Daniel Brooks And Anne Merriam.

Family

Josiah Brooks married Bathsheba Fargo, and had children including Miriam Brooks.

Later Years

Josiah Brooks passed away in 1771 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1681
Born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1771
Died in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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