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John Farrington 1654–1721

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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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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 Farrington in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Feb 1654 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Oct 1721 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Farrington
Mother Mary Bullard
Spouse Mary Janes (1640–1741)
Children Judith Ferrington
Siblings Abigail Farrington, Benjamin Farrington, Daniel Farrington, Hannah Farrington, Judith Farrington, Mary Farrington, Nathaniel Farrington, Sarah Farrington

Researchers connected through John Farrington 1654–1721

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Farrington 1654–1721

Biography

The story of John Farrington began in 1654 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. John Farrington married mary janes, and had children including judith ferrington. John Farrington passed away in 1721 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  6. 6
    Record The early records of the town of Dedham, Massachusetts, 1659-1673

Life Timeline

1654
Birth of John Farrington in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1721
Death of John Farrington in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Farrington

This ancestor line traces from London,London,,England (1539) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1654) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Farrington (1654–1721) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dedham, Norfolk, 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 (A) 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 5 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 Farrington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Farrington PTP
1654–1721
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Farrington's Descendants

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John Farrington PTP 1654–1721 m. Mary Janes PTP 1640–1741