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John Goodwin 1672–1757

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 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
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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Goodwin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 19 May 1672 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 6 Feb 1757 · East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Nathaniel Goodwin
Mother Sarah Cowles (1646–1676)
Siblings Nathaniel Goodwin, Ozias Goodwin, Sarah Goodwin

Researchers connected through John Goodwin 1672–1757

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Goodwin 1672–1757

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Goodwin was born in 1672 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of nathaniel goodwin and sarah cowles. John Goodwin passed away in 1757 in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of John Goodwin in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1757
Death of John Goodwin in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Goodwin

This ancestor line traces from Postling, Kent, England (1525) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1672) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Goodwin (1672–1757) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in East Hartford, Hartford, 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 6 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 Goodwin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Goodwin PTP
1672–1757
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Cowles PTP
1646–1676
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Goodwin's Descendants

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John Goodwin PTP 1672–1757