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John Burrill 1694–1754

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Burrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Feb 1694 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 26 Jun 1754 · Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Burrill
Mother Mercy Alden
Spouse Mary Humphrey
Children Abraham Burrell, Humphrey Burrell, John Burrell Sgt, Joseph Burrell, Thomas Burrell
Siblings Elizabeth Burrell, John Burrell, Mary Burrell, Thomas Burrell

Researchers connected through John Burrill 1694–1754

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Biography

In 1694, John Burrill entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to john burrill and mercy alden. John Burrill married mary humphrey, and had children including abraham burrell, humphrey burrell, john burrell sgt, joseph burrell, thomas burrell. John Burrill passed away in 1754 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1694
Birth of John Burrill in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1754
Death of John Burrill in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Burrill

This ancestor line traces from Morley, Leeds, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1482) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1694) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Burrill (1694–1754) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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 8 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 Burrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Burrill PTP
1694–1754
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Burrill PTP
1694–1754
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Burrill PTP
1694–1754
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Burrill's Descendants

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John Burrill PTP 1694–1754