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John Aldrich 1644–1685

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Aldrich 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Apr 1644 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Apr 1685 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father George Aldrich Jr
Mother Katherine Seald
Siblings Abel Aldrich, Experience Aldrich, Jacob Aldrich Sr, Joseph Aldrich, Martha Or Mattithiah Aldrich, Mary Aldrich, Mercy Aldrich, Miriam Aldrich, Peter Aldrich, Sarah Aldrich

Researchers connected through John Aldrich 1644–1685

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1644, John Aldrich entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to george aldrich jr and katherine seald. John Aldrich passed away in 1685 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1644
Birth of John Aldrich in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1685
Death of John Aldrich in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Aldrich

This ancestor line traces from Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, England (1605) to Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, British Colonial America (1644) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Aldrich (1644–1685) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 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 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.

John Aldrich's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Aldrich PTP
1644–1685
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Aldrich's Descendants

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John Aldrich PTP 1644–1685