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John Bourne 1698–1754

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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A Reliability
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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

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Bourne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Mar 1698 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 2 Feb 1754 · Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Melatiah Bourne
Mother Desire Chipman
Siblings Bathsheba Bourne, Richard Bourne, Samuel Bourne, Sarah Bourne, Shearjashub Bourne, Silas Bourne, Sylvanus Bourne

Researchers connected through John Bourne 1698–1754

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Bourne 1698–1754

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Bourne began in 1698 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. John Bourne passed away in 1754 in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of John Bourne in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1754
Death of John Bourne in Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bourne

This ancestor line traces from Bryants Puddle, Dorset, England (1621) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1698) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Bourne (1698–1754) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 5 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, 5 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 3 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 Bourne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Bourne PTP
1698–1754
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Bourne's Descendants

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John Bourne PTP 1698–1754