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John Freeman 1605–1666

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 24 Jan 1605 · Pulborough, Sussex, England

Died 15 Sep 1666 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Edmond Freeman

Mother Alice Coles

Siblings Alicia Freeman, Anne Freeman, Edmund Freeman, Eleanor Freeman, Elizabeth Freeman, Ellen Freeman, Mary Freeman, Nathaniel Freeman, Sarah Freeman, Stephen Freeman, William Freeman

Records

Burke’s Family Records (Indexed) Family Data Collection - Deaths Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … England, Select Births and Christenings A gazetteer of the state … Brandes/Bauer/Phillips/Watts/Ramm Family Web Site

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edmond Freeman

Alice Coles

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1605, John Freeman entered the world in Pulborough, Sussex, England, born to edmond freeman and alice coles. John Freeman passed away in 1666 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record A gazetteer of the state of Massachusetts : with numerous illustrations on wood and steel
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Record Brandes/Bauer/Phillips/Watts/Ramm Family Web Site

Life Timeline

1605

Birth of John Freeman in Pulborough, Sussex, England

Birth

1666

Death of John Freeman in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Freeman

This ancestor line traces from Pulborough, Sussex, England (1576) to Pulborough, Sussex, England (1605) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Freeman (1605–1666) was born in Pulborough, Sussex, England and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 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 2 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.
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