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John Collins 🧩 1674–1765

Public Tree Person

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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10 researchers on YourRoots have John 🧩 in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Dec 1674 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 May 1765 · Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Joseph Collins
Mother Ruth Bower Knowles
Spouse Hannah Doane (1669–1765)
Children Anna Collins, David Collins, Hannah Collins, Jane Collins Snow Bearse Godfrey Twin, John Collins, Joseph Collins, Martha Collins, Samuel Collins, Solomon Collins
Siblings Benjamin Collins, Elizabeth Collins, Hannah Collins, James Collins, Jane Collins, Jonathan Collins, Joseph Collins, Lydia Collins, Sarah Collins

Researchers connected through John 🧩 1674–1765

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Biography

The story of John Collins 🧩 began in 1674 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. John Collins 🧩 married hannah doane, and had children including anna collins, david collins, hannah collins, jane collins snow bearse godfrey twin, john collins, joseph collins, martha collins, samuel collins, solomon collins. John Collins 🧩 passed away in 1765 in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Record Cape Cod Library of Local History and Genealogy, Vol. I

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    Record Genealogical Publishing Company, Mayflower Families 1500s - 1800s CD #171 (Broderbund)

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Life Timeline

1674
Birth of John Collins 🧩 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1674
Birth of John Collins 🧩 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1765
Death of John Collins 🧩 in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1765
Death of John Collins 🧩 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1765
Death of John Collins 🧩 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John 🧩

This ancestor line traces from , , Ireland, United Kingdom (1610) to Eastham, Barnstable, MA (1674) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John 🧩 (1674–1765) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 10 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.

John 🧩's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Collins 🧩 PTP
1674–1765
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John 🧩's Descendants

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John Collins 🧩 PTP 1674–1765 m. Hannah Doane PTP 1669–1765
  1. 1. Joseph Collins PTP 1713–1771