John BEAL (1700–1782) was born in Hingham, Massachusetts and died in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John BEAL 1700–1782

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Dec 1700 · Hingham, Massachusetts

Died 7 May 1782 · Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Beal

Mother Hannah Dare

Spouse Deliverance Porter

Children Deborah Beal, Hannah Beal, Jacob Beal, John Beal, Lydia Beal, Mary Marcy Beal Deford 2, Mercy Beal, Sarah Beal

Siblings Daniel Beal, Deborah Beal, Hannah Beal, Lydia Beal, Ruth Beal, Samuel Beal, Sarah Beal, Stephen Beal

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North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Massachusetts, Marriages

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Mary Marcy Beal Deford 2

Mercy Beal

Sarah Beal

Biography

John BEAL was born in 1700 in Hingham, Massachusetts, the child of john beal and hannah dare. John BEAL married deliverance porter, and had children including deborah beal, hannah beal, jacob beal, john beal, lydia beal, mary marcy beal deford 2, mercy beal, sarah beal. John BEAL passed away in 1782 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1700

Birth of John BEAL in Hingham, Massachusetts

Birth

1782

Death of John BEAL in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John BEAL

This ancestor line traces from Northampton, Northamptonshire, England (1520) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1700) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John BEAL (1700–1782) was born in Hingham, Massachusetts and died in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 5 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.