John Curtis (1618–1702) was born in Kent, England arrived with parents 1632 and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, Connecticut. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Curtis 1618–1702

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

Born 21 Jun 1618 · Kent, England arrived with parents 1632

Died 21 Dec 1702 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, Connecticut

Father William Dawson Curtis

Mother Sarah Elliot

Siblings Elizabeth Curtis, Hannah Curtis, Isaac Curtis, Jane Curtis, John Curtis, Mary Ann Curtis, Philip Curtis, Richard Curtis, Sarah Curtis, Thomas Curtis, William Curtis

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Dawson Curtis

Sarah Elliot

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Children

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Biography

John Curtis was born in 1618 in Kent, England arrived with parents 1632, the child of william dawson curtis and sarah elliot. John Curtis passed away in 1702 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, Connecticut.

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Birth of John Curtis in Kent, England arrived with parents 1632

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Death of John Curtis in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, Connecticut

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Curtis

This ancestor line traces from Torthorwald Or Carlaverock, Dumfries, Scotland (1455) to Kent, England (1618) across 6 generations.

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: John Curtis (1618–1702) was born in Kent, England arrived with parents 1632 and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, Connecticut. 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 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.
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