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John Commins 1696–1741

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 Commins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 12 Jul 1696 · Woburn, Middlesex, Ms
Died 9 Nov 1741 · Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts
Spouse Mary Lee
Children Dinah Cummings

Researchers connected through John Commins 1696–1741

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Commins 1696–1741

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Lee

Biography

The story of John Commins began in 1696 in Woburn, Middlesex, Ms. John Commins married mary lee, and had children including dinah cummings. John Commins passed away in 1741 in Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Sources

Life Timeline

1696
Birth of John Commins in Woburn, Middlesex, Ms
Birth
1741
Death of John Commins in Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Commins

This ancestor line traces from Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1668) to Woburn, Middlesex, Ms (1696) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Commins (1696–1741) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Ms and died in Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 2 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.

Related Records

John Commins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Commins PTP
1696–1741
Woburn, Middlesex, Ms
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Commins's Descendants

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JC
John Commins PTP 1696–1741