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John Conant 1686–1755

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Conant in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 7 Jul 1686 · Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 26 May 1755 · Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Conant
Mother Bethiah Mansfield
Spouse Martha Dodge
Children Bethiah Conant, Deacon Samuel Conant, Elizabeth Conant, Lot Conant, Martha Conant, Mary Conant, Samuel Conant, Sarah Conant
Siblings Benjamin Conant, Bethiah Conant, Daniel Conant, Deborah Conant, Elizabeth Conant, Jemima Conant, Lot Conant, Mary Conant, Rebecca Conant

Researchers connected through John Conant 1686–1755

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Conant 1686–1755

Biography

The story of John Conant began in 1686 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. John Conant married martha dodge, mary lovett, and had children including bethiah conant, deacon samuel conant, elizabeth conant, lot conant, martha conant, mary conant, samuel conant, sarah conant. John Conant passed away in 1755 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of John Conant in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1755
Death of John Conant in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Conant

This ancestor line traces from Colyton, Devon, England (1519) to Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1686) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Conant (1686–1755) was born in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 6 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 Conant's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Conant PTP
1686–1755
Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Conant's Descendants

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John Conant PTP 1686–1755
  1. 1. Martha Conant PTP 1716–1795