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John Emerson 1659–1659

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Emerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees

Born 30 JUL 1659 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 AUG 1659 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Michael Emerson (1627–1709)
Mother Hannah Webster
Siblings Abigail Emerson, Elizabeth Emerson, Hannah Emerson Dustin, Jonathon Emerson, Joshua Emerson, Judith Emerson, Lt John Emerson, Mary Emerson Matthews, Ruth Emerson, Samuel Emerson, Susanna Emerson

Researchers connected through John Emerson 1659–1659

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Emerson 1659–1659

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1659, John Emerson entered the world in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to michael emerson and hannah webster. John Emerson passed away in 1659 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1659
Birth of John Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1659
Death of John Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Emerson

This ancestor line traces from Howsham,Cadney,Lincolnshire,England (1627) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1659) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Emerson (1659–1659) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Haverhill, Essex, 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 2 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 Emerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Emerson PTP
1659–1659
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Michael Emerson PTP
1627–1709
Howsham, Lincolnshire, , England,
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Emerson . PTP
1662–1738
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Emerson's Descendants

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John Emerson PTP 1659–1659