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John Hooper Deacon 1670–1756

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Deacon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 05 Jul 1670 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 22 May 1756 · Berwick, Maine, Province of Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father William W Hooper Jr
Mother Elizabeth Ruth Marshall
Spouse Charity Key
Children Benjamin John Hooper

Researchers connected through John Deacon 1670–1756

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Biography

In 1670, John Hooper Deacon entered the world in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to william w hooper jr and elizabeth ruth marshall. John Hooper Deacon married charity key, and had children including benjamin john hooper. John Hooper Deacon passed away in 1756 in Berwick, Maine, Province of Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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Life Timeline

1670
Birth of John Hooper Deacon in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1756
Death of John Hooper Deacon in Berwick, Maine, Province of Massachusetts Bay Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Deacon

This ancestor line traces from East Coker Somerset, England (1596) to Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1670) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Deacon (1670–1756) was born in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Berwick, Maine, Province of Massachusetts Bay Colony. 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 (C) 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 3 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 Deacon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hooper Deacon PTP
1670–1756
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Deacon's Descendants

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John Hooper Deacon PTP 1670–1756