Isaac John (1749–1844) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Isaac John 1749–1844

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Dec 1749 · Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 17 Jan 1844 · Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father Samuel John Jr

Mother Anne Jenkins

Spouse Lydia Thomas

Children Rebecca John

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel John Jr

Anne Jenkins

Spouse(s)

Lydia Thomas

Margaretta Or Margona Bong Broug Bronger

Children

Rebecca John

Biography

In 1749, Isaac John entered the world in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, born to samuel john jr and anne jenkins. Isaac John married lydia thomas, margaretta or margona bong broug bronger, and had children including rebecca john. Isaac John passed away in 1844 in Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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1749

Birth of Isaac John in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Birth

1844

Death of Isaac John in Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Isaac John

This ancestor line traces from Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales (1645) to Chester, Pennsylvania, USA (1749) across 4 generations.

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: Isaac John (1749–1844) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, 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 Isaac 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 4 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.
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