YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

John Bosworth 1671–1719

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 25 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 25 trees
Death year and location consistent across 25 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability
A
Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

25 researchers on YourRoots have John Bosworth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 25 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through John Bosworth 1671–1719

and 22 more tree owners connected with John Bosworth 1671–1719

Biography

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

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

  5. 5
    Record Millennium File

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  8. 8
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  9. 9
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  10. 10
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  11. 11
    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

  12. 12
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  13. 13
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

  14. 14
    Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

  15. 15
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of John Bosworth in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
1719
Death of John Bosworth in Barrington, Bristol Co., Rhode Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bosworth

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England (1500) to Swansea, Massachusetts (1671) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Bosworth (1671–1719) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Barrington, Bristol Co., Rhode Island. 25 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, 25 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 7 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 Bosworth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Bosworth PTP
1671–1719
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Jonathan Bosworth PTP
1666–1676
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Jonathan Bosworth PTP
1666–1676
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Bosworth's Descendants

1.
JB
John Bosworth PTP 1671–1719