YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Stephen Brewster 1744–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 MAR 1744

Birth Location: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Death Date: 21 FEB 1821

Death Location: New London, Connecticut, United States

Father: Joseph Brewster

Mother: Dorothy Witter

Spouse(s): Hepsibah Rudd

Children(s): Edna Brewster

The story of Stephen Brewster began in 1744 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America. Stephen Brewster married Hepsibah Rudd, and had children including Edna Brewster. Stephen Brewster passed away in 1821 in New London, Connecticut, United States.

Find more search results for Stephen Brewster
SB

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:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • The story of Stephen Brewster began in 1744 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.
  • Stephen Brewster married Hepsibah Rudd, and had children including Edna Brewster.
  • Stephen Brewster passed away in 1821 in New London, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Brewster
1698–1770
Birth Location: New London, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
JB
Dorothy Witter
1702–1779
Birth Location: Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States
DW

Spouses(s)

Hepsibah Rudd
1738–1820
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
HR

Children(s)

Edna Brewster
1765–1823
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
EB

Stephen Brewster's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Brewster
1744–1821
Birth Place: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Parents
Joseph Brewster
1698–1770
New London, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
Dorothy Witter
1702–1779
Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Jonathan Brewster
1664–1704
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Judith Stevens
1670–1732
Hingham, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Brewster
1633–1710
Ann Addis
1628–1709
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Brewster
1593–1659
Lucretia Oldham
1600–1679

Stephen Brewster's Descendants

1.
SB
Stephen Brewster (4 MAR 1744–21 FEB 1821) m. Hepsibah Rudd (30 MAR 1738–11 OCT 1820)
  1. 1. Edna Brewster 1765–1823 m. John Bushnell 1765–1831
    1. 1. Gerard Bushnell 1790–1881 m. Celecia Carver 1790–1849
      1. 1. Albert (Gerard) Bushnell 1843–1881 m. Sarah Sawyer 1847–1879
        1. 1. Julia Bushnell 1872–1886 m. Stephen (A.) Black 1871–1889
      2. 2. Cornelia Bushnell 1847–1848
    2. 2. Ruby Bushnell 1796–1874 m. William McGraw 1788–1846
      1. 1. Clarissa (Ann) McGraw 1821–1898 m. Ezra (L.) Cary 1819–1883
        1. 1. Eliza (Marie) Cary 1844–1859
      2. 2. Hiram McGraw 1816–1817
      3. 3. William McGraw 1817–1896 m. Arminda Mosher 1826–1855
        1. 1. Franklin (Fayette) McGraw 1847–1906 m. Rose (G.) Robbins 1855–1934
        2. 2. Frederick (Clinton) McGraw 1851–1853
        3. 3. Helen (Cornelia) McGraw 1845–1873 m. Lewis Peckham 1841–
        4. 4. Hiram (Wilson) McGraw 1849–1913 m. Lisette (Josephine) Meyer 1853–1944
    3. 3. Sarah Bushnell 1798–1870 m. Henry (B.) Parker 1798–1838
    4. 4. Stephen (N.) Bushnell 1808–1841 m. Sylvia Tomkins 1802–1825

Stephen Brewster's Timeline

3 Records

1744
4 MAR 1744
Birth of Stephen Brewster in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
1821
24 FEB 1821
Age 77
Burial of Stephen Brewster in Franklin, New London, Connecticut, United States
Franklin, New London, Connecticut, United States
1821
21 FEB 1821
Age 77
Death of Stephen Brewster in New London, Connecticut, United States
New London, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 FEB 1821
    Event Place: Franklin, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 May 2019, 19:36), entry for Stephen Brewster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LNGP-WCP
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Stephen Brewster, 1821; Burial, Franklin, New London, Connecticut, United States of America, Pautipaug Cemetery; citing record ID 40539518, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Stephen Brewster in entry for Ednah Brewster, 14 Apr 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Stephen Brewster, 04 Mar 1744; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 MAR 1744
    Event Place: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 May 2019, 19:36), entry for Stephen Brewster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LNGP-WCP
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 July 2019), null, ; citing Birth, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008143430.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Stephen Brewster, 1821; Burial, Franklin, New London, Connecticut, United States of America, Pautipaug Cemetery; citing record ID 40539518, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Stephen Brewster in entry for Ednah Brewster, 14 Apr 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Stephen Brewster, 04 Mar 1744; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 FEB 1821
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 May 2019, 19:36), entry for Stephen Brewster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LNGP-WCP
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Stephen Brewster, 1821; Burial, Franklin, New London, Connecticut, United States of America, Pautipaug Cemetery; citing record ID 40539518, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Stephen Brewster in entry for Ednah Brewster, 14 Apr 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Stephen Brewster, 04 Mar 1744; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index
Find more search results for Stephen Brewster

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE