Who was John Greenleaf?

John Greenleaf (1744–1744) was born in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony and died in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Greenleaf 1744–1744

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 13 Jun 1744 · Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony

Died 2 Aug 1744 · Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony

Father Dr Daniel Greenleaf Jr

Mother Silence Marsh Nichols

Siblings Calvin Greenleaf, Daniel Greenleaf Iii, David Coffin Greenleaf, David Greenleaf, Elizabeth Greenleaf, Israel Greenleaf, Mary Greenleaf, Sheriff William Greenleaf Brigadier General, Stephen Greenleaf

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … S1126714173

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Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Daniel Greenleaf Jr

Silence Marsh Nichols

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1744, John Greenleaf entered the world in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony, born to dr daniel greenleaf jr and silence marsh nichols. John Greenleaf passed away in 1744 in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record S1126714173

Life Timeline

1744

Birth of John Greenleaf in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony

Birth

1744

Death of John Greenleaf in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Greenleaf

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1744) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Greenleaf (1744–1744) was born in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony and died in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony. 4 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, 4 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 16 generations of this lineage geographically.
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