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John Devotion 1659–1732

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Devotion 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Jun 1659 · Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 25 Oct 1732 · Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Father Edward Devotion 9Th Ggf Ss
Mother Mary Ann Curtis Curtiss Devotion 9Th Ggm Ss
Siblings Deborah Devotion, Edward Devotion, Elizabeth Devotion, Hannah Devotion, Martha Devotion, Sarah Devotion

Researchers connected through John Devotion 1659–1732

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Devotion 1659–1732

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1659, John Devotion entered the world in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to edward devotion 9th ggf ss and mary ann curtis curtiss devotion 9th ggm ss. John Devotion passed away in 1732 in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1659
Birth of John Devotion in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1732
Death of John Devotion in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Devotion

This ancestor line traces from Widford, Hertfordshire, , England (1573) to Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1659) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Devotion (1659–1732) was born in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 4 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, 4 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 Devotion's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Devotion PTP
1659–1732
Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Devotion's Descendants

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John Devotion PTP 1659–1732