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John Greene 1701–1791

Public Tree Person

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Greene 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 May 1701 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died 13 Aug 1791 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father William Greene (1650–1717)
Mother Margaret Mary Cannon Greene
Siblings Abigail Greene, Ann Green, Elizabeth Greene, Jabez Greene, Mercy Marcy Greene, Sarah Green, Sarah Greene, Timothy Greene, William Greene

Researchers connected through John Greene 1701–1791

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1701, John Greene entered the world in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to william greene and margaret mary cannon greene. John Greene passed away in 1791 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1701
Birth of John Greene in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1791
Death of John Greene in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Greene

This ancestor line traces from Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1638) to Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA (1701) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Greene (1701–1791) was born in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA. 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 Greene's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Greene PTP
1701–1791
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
William Greene PTP
1650–1717
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Greene's Descendants

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John Greene PTP 1701–1791