John Curtis (1639–1712) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Curtis 1639–1712

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1639 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 08 Nov 1712 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father Thomas Curtis

Mother Elizabeth Salmon

Siblings Abigail Curtis, Elizabeth Curtis, Hannah Curtis

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Curtis

Elizabeth Salmon

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1639, John Curtis entered the world in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to thomas curtis and elizabeth salmon. John Curtis passed away in 1712 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1639

Birth of John Curtis in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1712

Death of John Curtis in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Curtis

This ancestor line traces from Lorraine, France (1000) to Wethersfield, Conn (1639) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Curtis (1639–1712) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 5 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, 5 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 26 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.