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John Esten 1761–1851

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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 Esten in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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 1 Oct 1761 · Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died 1 Sep 1851 · Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Father John ESTEN (1727–1805)
Mother Lydia Colwell
Siblings Abi Esten, Amey Esten, Henry Esten, Jemina Esten, Joanna Esten, Joseph Esten, Lydia Esten, Martha Esten, Mercy Esten, Salome Esten, Samuel Esten

Researchers connected through John Esten 1761–1851

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Esten 1761–1851

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1761, John Esten entered the world in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, born to john esten and lydia colwell. John Esten passed away in 1851 in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1761
Birth of John Esten in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1851
Death of John Esten in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Esten

This ancestor line traces from Horton, Cheshire, England (1387) to Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1761) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Esten (1761–1851) was born in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 15 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
1761–1851
Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
John ESTEN PTP
1727–1805
Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Henry Esten PTP
1697–1730
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Esten's Descendants

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John Esten PTP 1761–1851