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John ESTEN 1727–1805

Public Tree Person

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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 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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John ESTEN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Oct 1727 · Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died 12 Jun 1805 · Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Father Henry Esten (1697–1730)
Mother Jemima Esten Salisbury
Spouse Lydia Colwell
Children Abi Esten, Amey Esten, Henry Esten, Jemina Esten, Joanna Esten, John Esten, Joseph Esten, Lydia Esten, Martha Esten, Mercy Esten, Salome Esten, Samuel Esten
Siblings Henry Esten, Jemima Esten

Researchers connected through John ESTEN 1727–1805

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Biography

The story of John ESTEN began in 1727 in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. John ESTEN married lydia colwell, and had children including abi esten, amey esten, henry esten, jemina esten, joanna esten, john esten, joseph esten, lydia esten, martha esten, mercy esten, salome esten, samuel esten. John ESTEN passed away in 1805 in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1727
Birth of John ESTEN in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1805
Death of John ESTEN in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John ESTEN

This ancestor line traces from Horton, Cheshire, England (1387) to Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1727) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John ESTEN (1727–1805) was born in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Glocester, Providence, 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 (B) 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 14 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 ESTEN's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John ESTEN PTP
1727–1805
Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Henry Esten PTP
1697–1730
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Sarah Harding PTP
1651–1731
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Unknown

John ESTEN's Descendants

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John ESTEN PTP 1727–1805
  1. 1. Joanna Esten PTP 1645–1733