John Calkins 1693–1776
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Calkins 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Calkins 1693–1776
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Calkins began in 1693 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. John Calkins passed away in 1776 in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Calkins
This ancestor line traces from Chepstow,,Monmouthshire,Wales (1570) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States (1693) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Calkins (1693–1776) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, 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.
John Calkins's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record