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John FOOTE 1697–1777

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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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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 FOOTE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Dec 1697 · Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 26 Jan 1777 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Spouse Ann Hawkesworth
Children Benjamin Foote, Bridget Foote, Margaret Foote Garrett, William Foote

Researchers connected through John FOOTE 1697–1777

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Biography

In 1697, John FOOTE entered the world in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. John FOOTE married ann hawkesworth, and had children including benjamin foote, bridget foote, margaret foote garrett, william foote. John FOOTE passed away in 1777 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of John FOOTE in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1777
Death of John FOOTE in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John FOOTE

This ancestor line traces from Shalford, Essex, England (1526) to Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1697) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John FOOTE (1697–1777) was born in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 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 7 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 FOOTE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John FOOTE PTP
1697–1777
Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John FOOTE's Descendants

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John FOOTE PTP 1697–1777