John Boykin (1869–1913) was born in McLean, Kentucky and died in McLean, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching John?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for John?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

John Boykin 1869–1913

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 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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

B Reliability

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Boykin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Sep 1869 · McLean, Kentucky

Died 9 Sep 1913 · McLean, Kentucky

Father William H Boyken

Mother Joanna Dexter

Spouse Alice Hunt

Children Blanche Boyken

Siblings David Henry Boyken, Eli Murray Boyken, Eva Boyken, James A Boyken, Morrey Boyken

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through John Boykin 1869–1913

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Boykin 1869–1913

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

John Boykin was born in 1869 in McLean, Kentucky, the child of william h boyken and joanna dexter. John Boykin married alice hunt, and had children including blanche boyken. John Boykin passed away in 1913 in McLean, Kentucky.

Sources

Life Timeline

1869

Birth of John Boykin in McLean, Kentucky

Birth

1913

Death of John Boykin in McLean, Kentucky

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Boykin

This ancestor line traces from Isle of Wight, Virginia, Colonial America (1631) to McLean, Kentucky (1869) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: John Boykin (1869–1913) was born in McLean, Kentucky and died in McLean, Kentucky. 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 11 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.