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John Eldredge 1617–1697

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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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Eldredge 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 20 DEC 1617 · Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Died 16 NOV 1697 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Eldred
Mother Anna Watson
Siblings Charles Eldred, Henry Eldred, John Eldred, Mary Eldred, Nathaniel Eldredge, Robert Eldredge, Samuel Eldred, Thomas Aldridg Eldridge, Thomas Eldred Ii, William Eldredge

Researchers connected through John Eldredge 1617–1697

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1617, John Eldredge entered the world in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, born to thomas eldred and anna watson. John Eldredge passed away in 1697 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1617
Birth of John Eldredge in Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Birth
1697
Death of John Eldredge in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Eldredge

This ancestor line traces from Knettishall, Suffolk, England (1496) to Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1617) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Eldredge (1617–1697) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Eldredge's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Eldredge PTP
1617–1697
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Eldredge's Descendants

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John Eldredge PTP 1617–1697