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John Alden 1747–1815

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Alden 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 2 independent trees

Born 28 Oct 1747 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Jul 1815 · Nassau, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Father John Alden
Mother Rebecca Nightingale
Spouse Charity Cook
Children Charity Alden, Elizabeth Alden, George Frederic Alden, Isaac Alden, Jonathan Finney Alden, Patience Gleason Alden
Siblings Rebecca Alden

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Biography

John Alden was born in 1747 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john alden and rebecca nightingale. John Alden married charity cook, elizabeth gleason, kezia alden, patience gleason, and had children including charity alden, elizabeth alden, george frederic alden, isaac alden, jonathan finney alden, patience gleason alden. John Alden passed away in 1815 in Nassau, Rensselaer, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1747
Birth of John Alden in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1761
John Alden was married in Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Marriage
1815
Death of John Alden in Nassau, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Alden

This ancestor line traces from Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1664) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1747) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Alden (1747–1815) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Nassau, Rensselaer, New York, United States. 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 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.
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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 Alden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Alden PTP
1747–1815
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Alden's Descendants

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John Alden PTP 1747–1815
  1. 1. Isaac Alden PTP 1731–1758