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John Dudley 1713–1786

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Dudley 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Feb 1713 · Brentwood
Died 6 Nov 1786 · Brentwood, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Father Samuel Dudley I
Mother Hannah Colcord
Spouse Elizabeth Hilton
Children Anna Dudley, Elizabeth Dudley, Hannah Dudley, John Dudley, Mary Dudley, Samuel Dudley, Sarah Dudley, Winthrop Dudley
Siblings Hannah Dudley, Samuel Dudley

Researchers connected through John Dudley 1713–1786

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Biography

John Dudley was born in 1713 in Brentwood, the child of samuel dudley i and hannah colcord. John Dudley married elizabeth hilton, and had children including anna dudley, elizabeth dudley, hannah dudley, john dudley, mary dudley, samuel dudley, sarah dudley, winthrop dudley. John Dudley passed away in 1786 in Brentwood, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Probate/Wills New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  4. 4
    Record Royal Families: Americans of Royal and Noble Ancestry. Second Edition

Life Timeline

1713
Birth of John Dudley in Brentwood
Birth
1786
Death of John Dudley in Brentwood
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Dudley

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (1509) to Brentwood (1713) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Dudley (1713–1786) was born in Brentwood and died in Brentwood, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America. 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 Dudley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Dudley PTP
1713–1786
Brentwood
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Dudley's Descendants

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John Dudley PTP 1713–1786