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John Earle 1659–1728

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 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: A
Strong — 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Earle 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Oct 1659 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 2 Feb 1728 · Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Researchers connected through John Earle 1659–1728

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Earle 1659–1728

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Biography

The story of John Earle began in 1659 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. John Earle married mary wilcox, and had children including john earle. John Earle passed away in 1728 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record England, Select Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts

Life Timeline

1659
Birth of John Earle in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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1728
Death of John Earle in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death
1729
Burial of John Earle in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Earle

This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England (1580) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1659) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Earle (1659–1728) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 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 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.

Related Records

John Earle's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Earle PTP
1659–1728
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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John Earle's Descendants

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John Earle PTP 1659–1728