John Bruce ✅ 1670–1742
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John ✅ in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John ✅ 1670–1742
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and 2 more tree owners connected with John ✅ 1670–1742
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1670, John Bruce ✅ entered the world in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to george bruce and elizabeth clarke. John Bruce ✅ married isabel lepingwell, rose wattle, and had children including benjamin bruce, george bruce, isabel bruce, james bruce, john 2 of woburn bruce, joseph bruce, thomas bruce. John Bruce ✅ passed away in 1742 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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2Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John ✅
This ancestor line traces from Germany (1000) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1670) across 26 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John ✅ (1670–1742) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 26 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.
Related Records
John ✅'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record