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John Russell - 9th GGF 1645–1733

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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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B Reliability
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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 GGF 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Sep 1645 · Boston, Massachusetts
Died 6 Mar 1733 · Lexington, Massachusetts
Father William MGGF (1606–1665)
Mother Elizabeth Fiske
Spouse Elizabeth Ann Fiske Russell 9Th Ggm
Children William Russell 8Th Ggf

Researchers connected through John GGF 1645–1733

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Biography

In 1645, John Russell - 9th GGF entered the world in Boston, Massachusetts, born to william lord russell 2nd baron of thornhaugh 10th mggf and elizabeth fiske. John Russell - 9th GGF married elizabeth ann fiske russell 9th ggm, and had children including william russell 8th ggf. John Russell - 9th GGF passed away in 1733 in Lexington, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1645
Birth of John Russell - 9th GGF in Boston, Massachusetts
Birth
1733
Death of John Russell - 9th GGF in Lexington, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John GGF

This ancestor line traces from Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1558) to Boston, Massachusetts (1645) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John GGF (1645–1733) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Lexington, Massachusetts. 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 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 GGF's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Russell - 9th GGF PTP
1645–1733
Boston, Massachusetts
Parents
William (Lord) Russell (2nd Baron of Thornhaugh)* 10TH MGGF PTP
1606–1665
Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John GGF's Descendants

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John Russell - 9th GGF PTP 1645–1733