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John Farnum 1664–1729

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have John Farnum 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 1 Apr 1664 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, British America
Died 10 Jan 1729 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1633–1691)
Mother Elizabeth Holt (1636–1710)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
Millennium File U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Researchers connected through John Farnum 1664–1729

and 5 more tree owners connected with John Farnum 1664–1729

Immediate Family

Parents
Elizabeth Holt
1636–1710
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Farnum began in 1664 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, British America. John Farnum passed away in 1729 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1664
Birth of John Farnum in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, British America
Birth
1729
Death of John Farnum in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Farnum

This ancestor line traces from , Canterbury, Kent, England (1567) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1664) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Farnum (1664–1729) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, British America and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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.

Related Records

Elizabeth Holt
1636–1710 · Mother

John Farnum's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Farnum PTP
1664–1729
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, British America
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Holt PTP
1636–1710
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Farnum's Descendants

1.
JF
John Farnum PTP 1664–1729