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John H Brittain 1845–1920

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Brittain in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Jan 1845 · Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America
Died 14 Feb 1920 · Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
Father James Madison Britton
Mother Lucinda Mullen
Spouse Ida Cora Daggett
Children Gail Britton, Gail C Britton, Mamie Britton, Mildred Britton, Roy Marion Britton
Siblings Alexander Britton, Amos L Brittain, Harriet Britton, Helene Brittain, Lucinda Britton, Milton M Britton, Rosetta Britton

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Biography

In 1845, John H Brittain entered the world in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America, born to james madison britton and lucinda mullen. In 1850, John H Brittain resided in Washington, Defiance, Ohio, USA. In 1860, John H Brittain resided in Highland, Ayersville, Defiance, Ohio, USA. John H Brittain married ida cora daggett, and had children including gail britton, gail c britton, mamie britton, mildred britton, roy marion britton. John H Brittain passed away in 1920 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1845
Birth of John H Brittain in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America
Birth
1850
John H Brittain resided here in Washington, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence
1860
John H Brittain resided here in Highland, Ayersville, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence
1920
Death of John H Brittain in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brittain

This ancestor line traces from Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1480) to Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America (1845) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Brittain (1845–1920) was born in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America and died in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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John Brittain's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John H Brittain PTP
1845–1920
Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America
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John Brittain's Descendants

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John H Brittain PTP 1845–1920