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John Farwell 1635–1686

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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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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Farwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 25 Oct 1635 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 26 Aug 1686 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father English Farwell Families 2 History
Mother Olive Welby (1604–1691)
Siblings Elizabeth Farwell, Elizaneth Farwell, Ensign Joseph Farwell Pre Revolutionary War Milatint, Henry Farwell, James Farwell, Mary Bates, Mary Frank Farwell, Olive Farwell, Samuel Farwell

Researchers connected through John Farwell 1635–1686

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Farwell 1635–1686

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1635, John Farwell entered the world in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to english farwell families 2 history and olive welby. John Farwell passed away in 1686 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1635
Birth of John Farwell in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1686
Death of John Farwell in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Farwell

This ancestor line traces from Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom (1508) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1635) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Farwell (1635–1686) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 3 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 Farwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Farwell PTP
1635–1686
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Olive Welby PTP
1604–1691
Moulton, Lincolnshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Farwell's Descendants

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John Farwell PTP 1635–1686