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John Eames 1617–1641

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
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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 Eames in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 24 Jan 1617 · St George, Dorset, , England
Died 3 Nov 1641 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Anthony 1 Eames
Mother Margery 1 Pierce
Siblings Anna Eames, Jonathan Eames, Millicent Ames, Thomas Eames

Researchers connected through John Eames 1617–1641

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Eames 1617–1641

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1617, John Eames entered the world in St George, Dorset, England, born to anthony 1 eames and margery 1 pierce. John Eames passed away in 1641 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1617
Birth of John Eames in St George, Dorset, England
Birth
1641
Death of John Eames in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Eames

This ancestor line traces from Dorsetshire, England (1525) to St George, Dorset, , England (1617) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Eames (1617–1641) was born in St George, Dorset, , England and died in Hingham, 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 4 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 Eames's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Eames PTP
1617–1641
St George, Dorset, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Eames's Descendants

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John Eames PTP 1617–1641