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John Dutton 1596–1693

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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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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Dutton 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Oct 1596 · Sherborne, Gloucestershire, England
Died 4 May 1693 · Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Spouse Mary Neeld
Children Thomas A Dutton Sr

Researchers connected through John Dutton 1596–1693

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Neeld

Biography

In 1596, John Dutton entered the world in Sherborne, Gloucestershire, England. In 1688, John Dutton resided in Newton & Billerica, Middlesex County, MA. John Dutton married mary neeld, and had children including thomas a dutton sr. John Dutton passed away in 1693 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

  6. 6
    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1596
Birth of John Dutton in Sherborne, Gloucestershire, England
Birth
1688
John Dutton resided here in Newton & Billerica, Middlesex County, MA
Residence
1693
Death of John Dutton in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Dutton

This ancestor line traces from Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom (1325) to Sherborne, Dorset, England (1596) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Dutton (1596–1693) was born in Sherborne, Gloucestershire, England and died in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 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 (A) 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.

Related Records

John Dutton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Dutton PTP
1596–1693
Sherborne, Gloucestershire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Dutton's Descendants

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JD
John Dutton PTP 1596–1693