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John Cleveland 1722–1799

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Cleveland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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, with linked records

Born 11 Apr 1722 · Canterbury, Conn
Died 22 Apr 1799 · Ipswich, Essex, Mass
Father Josiah Cleveland (1666–1709)
Mother Abigail Paine
Siblings Aaron Cleveland, Abigail Cleveland, Ebenezer Cleveland, Elisha Cleveland, Josiah Cleveland, Keziah Cleveland, Lois Cleveland, Lydia Cleveland, Mary Cleveland, Moses Cleveland

Researchers connected through John Cleveland 1722–1799

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Cleveland 1722–1799

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Cleveland began in 1722 in Canterbury, Conn. John Cleveland passed away in 1799 in Ipswich, Essex, Mass.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Record 4800.FTW

  3. 3
    Record Cindy2.FTW

  4. 4
    Record Compiled by Helen (Burgess) Lindhorst, <i>Genealogical Study of the Family of Josiah Fisher, Wilson Sanborn & Alberteen Adelaide Eaton</i> (Privately published, 1978 revised 1993)

Life Timeline

1722
Birth of John Cleveland in Canterbury, Conn
Birth
1799
Death of John Cleveland in Ipswich, Essex, Mass
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from Monks Eleigh, Suffolk, England (1274) to Canterbury, Windham Co, Connecticut (1722) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Cleveland (1722–1799) was born in Canterbury, Conn and died in Ipswich, Essex, Mass. 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 16 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 Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Cleveland PTP
1722–1799
Canterbury, Conn
Parents
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1666–1709
Woburn, Mass
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Cleveland's Descendants

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JC
John Cleveland PTP 1722–1799