YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

John Burr 1691–1731

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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

B Reliability
B
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Burr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 29 May 1691 · Mt Holly, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Died 12 Apr 1731 · Suffolk, Lewis, New York, United States
Father Henry Lyman Burr Sr
Mother Elizabeth Thredder Hudson
Siblings Elizabeth Burr, Henry Burr, Joseph Burr, Martha Burr, Mary Burr, Rachel Burr, Rebecca Burr, Sarah Jane Burr, William Burr
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories
Compare Tree

Researchers connected through John Burr 1691–1731

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Burr 1691–1731

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Burr was born in 1691 in Mt Holly, Burlington, New Jersey, United States, the child of henry lyman burr sr and elizabeth thredder hudson. John Burr passed away in 1731 in Suffolk, Lewis, New York, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1691
Birth of John Burr in Mt Holly, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1731
Death of John Burr in Suffolk, Lewis, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Burr

This ancestor line traces from Redgrave, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England (1554) to Mt Holly, Burlington, New Jersey, United States (1691) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Burr (1691–1731) was born in Mt Holly, Burlington, New Jersey, United States and died in Suffolk, Lewis, New York, United States. 4 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, 4 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 5 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

Henry Lyman Burr Sr
Father
Elizabeth Thredder Hudson
Mother

John Burr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Burr PTP
1691–1731
Mt Holly, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Burr's Descendants

1.
JB
John Burr PTP 1691–1731