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John Drew 1676–1745

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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Drew in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1676 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 10 Jul 1745 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Sergeant John Matthews Drew Sr
Mother Hannah Pontus Churchill Drew
Siblings Elizabeth Drew, Lemuel Drew, Nicholas Drew, Samuel Drew

Researchers connected through John Drew 1676–1745

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Drew 1676–1745

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Drew was born in 1676 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of sergeant john matthews drew sr and hannah pontus churchill drew. John Drew passed away in 1745 in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1676
Birth of John Drew in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1745
Death of John Drew in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Drew

This ancestor line traces from Standish, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom (1566) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1676) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Drew (1676–1745) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 5 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 Drew's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Drew PTP
1676–1745
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Drew's Descendants

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John Drew PTP 1676–1745