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John Colver 1640–1725

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
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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 Colver 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Apr 1640 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 8 Aug 1725 · Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Edward Culver
Mother Ann Ellis (1619–1678)
Spouse Mercy Clark (1643–1732)
Children Abigail Colver, David Colver, Hannah Colver, James Colver, John Colver, Mercy Colver, Sarah Colver
Siblings Baby Girl Colver, Daugther Colver, Edward Colver, Ephraim Colver, Ephriam Colver, Gershom Colver, Hannah Colver, John Culver, Joseph Colver, Joshua Colver, Lt Edward Colver, Margaret Colver, Samuel Culver, Sarah Culver

Researchers connected through John Colver 1640–1725

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Biography

John Colver was born in 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of edward culver and ann ellis. John Colver married mercy clark, and had children including abigail colver, david colver, hannah colver, james colver, john colver, mercy colver, sarah colver. John Colver passed away in 1725 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1640
Birth of John Colver in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1725
Death of John Colver in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Colver

This ancestor line traces from England (1520) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1640) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Colver (1640–1725) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States. 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 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 Colver's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Colver PTP
1640–1725
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Ann Ellis PTP
1619–1678
Skipton, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Colver's Descendants

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JC
John Colver PTP 1640–1725 m. Mercy Clark PTP 1643–1732