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John Betts 1599–1638

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Betts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 04 Jan 1599 · West Peckham, Kent, England
Died 03 May 1638 · Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father John Bettes
Mother Mary Bigge
Spouse Mary Betts (1623–1684)
Children John Betts, Martha Graves, Mary Betts, Thomas Betts Sr
Siblings Mary Betts, Richard Betts, Robert Betts, Thomas Betts

Researchers connected through John Betts 1599–1638

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Biography

The story of John Betts began in 1599 in West Peckham, Kent, England. John Betts married mary betts, and had children including john betts, martha graves, mary betts, thomas betts sr. John Betts passed away in 1638 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Church Records Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers

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    Marriage Records Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

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    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1597
John Betts was baptized in Henley on Thames, St Mary, Oxfordshire, England
Baptism
1599
Birth of John Betts in West Peckham, Kent, England
Birth
1638
Death of John Betts in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Betts

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Betts (1599–1638) was born in West Peckham, Kent, England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America. 4 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, 4 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 1 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 Betts's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Betts PTP
1599–1638
West Peckham, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Betts's Descendants

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JB
John Betts PTP 1599–1638 m. Mary Betts PTP 1623–1684
  1. 1. Mary Betts PTP 1623–1684 m. Samuel Boreman PTP 1615–1673