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John Blackburn 1720–1767

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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
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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Blackburn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 30 Jun 1720 · Kilmore, Armagh, , Ireland
Died 24 Aug 1767 · Menallen, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Father John Blackburn
Mother Rachel Morton (1694–1766)
Siblings Abigail Blackburn, Ambrose Blackburn, Anthony Blackburn, Elinor Blackburn, John Blackburn, Joseph Blackburn, Rachel Blackburn, Samuel Blackburn, William Blackburn

Researchers connected through John Blackburn 1720–1767

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Blackburn began in 1720 in Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland. John Blackburn passed away in 1767 in Menallen, York, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1720
Birth of John Blackburn in Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland
Birth
1767
Death of John Blackburn in Menallen, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Blackburn

This ancestor line traces from Glens Falls, Warren, New York, United States (1620) to Kilmore, Armagh, , Ireland (1720) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Blackburn (1720–1767) was born in Kilmore, Armagh, , Ireland and died in Menallen, York, Pennsylvania, 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 4 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 Blackburn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Blackburn PTP
1720–1767
Kilmore, Armagh, , Ireland
Parents
Unknown
Rachel Morton PTP
1694–1766
Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Blackburn's Descendants

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JB
John Blackburn PTP 1720–1767