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John Birchard 1628–1702

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Birchard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Jan 1628 · Terling, Essex, England
Died 17 Nov 1702 · Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Birchard (1595–1657)
Mother Mary Robinson
Children Abigail Birchard Burchard
Siblings Ann Birchard, Deborah Birchard, Elizabeth Birchard, Hannah Birchard, Marie Birchard Burkitt

Researchers connected through John Birchard 1628–1702

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Birchard 1628–1702

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1628, John Birchard entered the world in Terling, Essex, England, born to thomas birchard and mary robinson. John Birchard had children including abigail birchard burchard. John Birchard passed away in 1702 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1628
Birth of John Birchard in Terling, Essex, England
Birth
1702
Death of John Birchard in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Birchard

This ancestor line traces from Wrenbury, Cheshire, England (1442) to Terling, Essex, England (1628) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Birchard (1628–1702) was born in Terling, Essex, England and died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States. 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 (B) 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 6 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 Birchard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Birchard PTP
1628–1702
Terling, Essex, England
Parents
Thomas Birchard PTP
1595–1657
Fairsted, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Birchard's Descendants

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JB
John Birchard PTP 1628–1702