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"Colonist", Sir John Black (Blak) Sr V 1603–1674

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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have "Colonist", V in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees

Born 8 Mar 1603 · Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 16 Jan 1674 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Researchers connected through "Colonist", V 1603–1674

and 3 more tree owners connected with "Colonist", V 1603–1674

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Biography

The story of "Colonist", Sir John Black (Blak) Sr V began in 1603 in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. "Colonist", Sir John Black (Blak) Sr V married marione cornwall, and had children including henrie black, john black, margaret margery black, marion blak, richard black, susanna crowder. "Colonist", Sir John Black (Blak) Sr V passed away in 1674 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of "Colonist", Sir John Black (Blak) Sr V in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
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Death of "Colonist", Sir John Black (Blak) Sr V in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from "Colonist", V

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1581) to Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland (1603) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Colonist", V (1603–1674) was born in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 "Colonist", 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 2 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.

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"Colonist", V's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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"Colonist", Sir John Black (Blak) Sr V PTP
1603–1674
Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
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"Colonist", V's Descendants