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John Darby 1681–1753

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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Darby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 8 Oct 1681 · Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 7 Mar 1753 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Deborah Conant
Children Andrew Darby, Benjamin Darby, Deborah Darby Wheeler, Ebenezer Darby, John Derby, Joseph Darby, Mary Darby, Robert Darby, Sarah Darby

Researchers connected through John Darby 1681–1753

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Darby 1681–1753

Biography

The story of John Darby began in 1681 in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. John Darby married deborah conant, and had children including andrew darby, benjamin darby, deborah darby wheeler, ebenezer darby, john derby, joseph darby, mary darby, robert darby, sarah darby. John Darby passed away in 1753 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1681
Birth of John Darby in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1753
Death of John Darby in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Darby

This ancestor line traces from Chamerwell, East Stoke, Dorset, England (1476) to Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1681) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Darby (1681–1753) was born in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Concord, Middlesex, 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 8 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 Darby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Darby PTP
1681–1753
Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Darby's Descendants

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JD
John Darby PTP 1681–1753
  1. 1. Andrew Darby PTP 1707–1783