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John Greene 1620–1708

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Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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14 researchers on YourRoots have John Greene in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Aug 1620 · Salisbury, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England
Died 27 Nov 1708 · Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Father John Greene (1597–1659)
Mother Joane Tattersall
Spouse Anne Agnes Almy
Children Deborah Torrey, Richard Greene, Samuel Greene, William Green
Siblings James Sir Major Greene

Researchers connected through John Greene 1620–1708

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Biography

In 1620, John Greene entered the world in Salisbury, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England, born to john greene and joane tattersall. John Greene married anne agnes almy, and had children including deborah torrey, richard greene, samuel greene, william green. John Greene passed away in 1708 in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Millennium File

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  8. 8
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  9. 9
    Vital Records Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts

  10. 10
    Record Findagrave

  11. 11
    Record The Greenes of Rhode Island with Historical Records of English Ancestry, 1534-1902

Life Timeline

1620
Birth of John Greene in Salisbury, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1708
Death of John Greene in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Greene

This ancestor line traces from Gillingham, Dorset, England (1597) to Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (1620) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Greene (1620–1708) was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England and died in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America. 14 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, 14 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.
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 Greene's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Greene PTP
1620–1708
Salisbury, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England
Parents
John Greene PTP
1597–1659
Gillingham, Dorset, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Richard Greene PTP
1660–1711
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Greene's Descendants

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John Greene PTP 1620–1708
  1. 1. Richard Greene PTP 1660–1711
  2. 2. Samuel Greene PTP 1670–1720
  3. 3. William Green PTP 1753–1832