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John Church 1682–1751

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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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Church in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 24 Dec 1682 · Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died 21 Mar 1751 · Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Church
Mother Mary Churchill
Spouse Elizabeth Olmstead (1642–1692)
Children William Church

Researchers connected through John Church 1682–1751

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Church 1682–1751

Biography

The story of John Church began in 1682 in Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. John Church married elizabeth olmstead, and had children including william church. John Church passed away in 1751 in Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1682
Birth of John Church in Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1751
Death of John Church in Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Church

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1570) to Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1682) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Church (1682–1751) was born in Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) 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 4 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
1682–1751
Hadley, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Church's Descendants

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John Church PTP 1682–1751 m. Elizabeth Olmstead PTP 1642–1692