John Coombs (1770–1860) was born in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States and died in Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Deacon Coombs 1770–1860

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Mar 1770 · Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States

Died 17 Feb 1860 · Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, United States

Father Anthony Coombs Jr

Mother Mercy Snow

Siblings Anthony Coombs, Apphia Affie Coombs, Appia Coombs, Elisha Coombs, Isaac Coombs, Joseph Coombs, Lydia Coombs, Sarah Sally Coombs

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Anthony Coombs Jr

Mercy Snow

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Children

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Biography

John Deacon Coombs was born in 1770 in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States, the child of anthony coombs jr and mercy snow. John Deacon Coombs passed away in 1860 in Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, United States.

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1770

Birth of John Deacon Coombs in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States

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1860

Death of John Deacon Coombs in Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Coombs

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States (1770) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Coombs (1770–1860) was born in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States and died in Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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