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John Bushnell 1615–1667

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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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)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have John Bushnell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 7 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1615 · Horsham, Sussex, , England
Died 5 Aug 1667 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Francis Bushnell (1609–1681)
Mother Ferris Quenell
Siblings Edmond Bushnell, Elizabeth Bushnell, Elizabeth De Bushnell Bourchenelles Immigrant 1635, Frances Bushnell, Francis Bushnell, Peter Bushnell, Rebecca Bushnell, Richard Bushnell Immig Ct, Ruth Bushnell, Sarah Bushnell, Stephen Bushnell, Thomas Bushnell, William Bushnell Lt Immigrant 1635

Researchers connected through John Bushnell 1615–1667

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Bushnell was born in 1615 in Horsham, Sussex, England, the child of francis bushnell and ferris quenell. John Bushnell passed away in 1667 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1615
Birth of John Bushnell in Horsham, Sussex, England
Birth
1667
Death of John Bushnell in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bushnell

This ancestor line traces from Long Melford, Suffolk, England (1450) to Horsham, West Sussex, England (1615) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Bushnell (1615–1667) was born in Horsham, Sussex, , England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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, 7 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 7 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 Bushnell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Bushnell PTP
1615–1667
Horsham, Sussex, , England
Parents
Francis Bushnell PTP
1609–1681
Horsham, Sussex, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Francis Bushnell PTP
1609–1681
Horsham, Sussex, , England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Bushnell's Descendants

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John Bushnell PTP 1615–1667