Who was John Bushnell?

John Bushnell (1615–1667) was born in Horsham, Sussex, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Bushnell 1615–1667

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1615 · Horsham, Sussex, England

Died 05 Aug 1667 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

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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, USA.

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Birth of John Bushnell in Horsham, Sussex, England

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Death of John Bushnell in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bushnell

This ancestor line traces from Kennington, Surrey, England (1443) to Horsham, Sussex, England (1615) across 6 generations.

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: John Bushnell (1615–1667) was born in Horsham, Sussex, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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, 9 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 6 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.
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John Bushnell PTP

1615–1667

Horsham, Sussex, England