John Ellis 1714–1779
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Ellis 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Ellis 1714–1779
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Ellis began in 1714 in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. John Ellis married elizabeth coomer, and had children including elizabeth ellis, ephraim ellis, hannah ellis, jael ellis, joel ellis, john ellis, lydia ellis, mary ellis, rebecca ellis, sarah ellis. John Ellis passed away in 1779 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ellis
This ancestor line traces from Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1623) to Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1714) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Ellis (1714–1779) was born in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 Ellis's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record