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John Alcock 1626–1667

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Alcock 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1626 · Marefield, Leicestershire, England
Died 27 Mar 1667 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Dr John Douglas Alcock
Mother Sarah Palgrave
Siblings Alcock , Anna Alcock, Anne Alcock, Elizabeth Alcock, Emily M Alcock, George Alcock, Infant Alcock, Joanna Alcock, John Alcock, John Palgrave, Mary Alcock, Mary Hannah Alcock, Palgrave Alcock, Sarah Twin Of Anna Alcock, Sarah Alcock, Young Child Alcock

Researchers connected through John Alcock 1626–1667

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Alcock 1626–1667

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Alcock began in 1626 in Marefield, Leicestershire, England. John Alcock passed away in 1667 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1626
Birth of John Alcock in Marefield, Leicestershire, England
Birth
1667
Death of John Alcock in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Alcock

This ancestor line traces from Lawford, Warwickshire, England (1555) to Marefield, Leicestershire, England (1626) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Alcock (1626–1667) was born in Marefield, Leicestershire, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 Alcock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Alcock PTP
1626–1667
Marefield, Leicestershire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
Unknown
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John Alcock's Descendants

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JA
John Alcock PTP 1626–1667