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John Church 1666–1756

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Church in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jul 1666 · Hingham, Plymouth, MA
Died 7 Jan 1756 · Little Compton, Newport, RI
Father Benj Church
Mother Mary Tucker (1640–1710)
Spouse Rebecca Blackman (1668–1748)
Children Benjamin Church, Edward R Church, Elizabeth Church, John Church, Mary Church, Rebecca Church, Sarah Church, William Church
Siblings Abigail Church, Deborah Church, Joseph Church, Mary Church

Researchers connected through John Church 1666–1756

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Biography

In 1666, John Church entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, MA, born to benj church and mary tucker. John Church married rebecca blackman, and had children including benjamin church, edward r church, elizabeth church, john church, mary church, rebecca church, sarah church, william church. John Church passed away in 1756 in Little Compton, Newport, RI.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  6. 6
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  7. 7
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  8. 8
    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of John Church in Hingham, Plymouth, MA
Birth
1693
John Church was married in New England, USA
Marriage
1756
Death of John Church in Little Compton, Newport, RI
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Church

This ancestor line traces from Egerton, Cheshire, England (1351) to Hingham, Plymouth, MA (1666) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Church (1666–1756) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, MA and died in Little Compton, Newport, RI. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 11 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 Church's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Church PTP
1666–1756
Hingham, Plymouth, MA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Tucker PTP
1640–1710
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Church's Descendants

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JC
John Church PTP 1666–1756 m. Rebecca Blackman PTP 1668–1748