Who was John Bosworth?

John Bosworth (1671–1719) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. 24 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Bosworth 1671–1719

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Born 6 Apr 1671 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 20 Sep 1719 · Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Marriages Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Mayflower Deeds and Probates Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower … Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants … Massachusetts, Marriages

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Nathaniel Bosworth

Biography

In 1671, John Bosworth entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to jonathan bosworth and hannah howland. John Bosworth married elizabeth toogood, and had children including nathaniel bosworth. John Bosworth passed away in 1719 in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

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Birth of John Bosworth in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of John Bosworth in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

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: John Bosworth (1671–1719) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. 24 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, 24 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.

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John Bosworth PTP

1671–1719

Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA