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John Greenleaf 1767–1839

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Greenleaf 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 3 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1767 · Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Sep 1839 · Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Father Calvin Greenleaf (1740–1812)
Mother Rebekah Whitcomb
Siblings Asa Greenleaf, Betsey Greenleaf, Calvin Greenleaf, Daniel Greenleaf, David Mcelwain, Dorothy Greenleaf, Elias Greenleaf, James Mcelwain, Moses Greenleaf, Rebecca Greenleaf, Sarah Greenleaf

Researchers connected through John Greenleaf 1767–1839

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Greenleaf 1767–1839

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1767, John Greenleaf entered the world in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, born to calvin greenleaf and rebekah whitcomb. John Greenleaf passed away in 1839 in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont, United States.

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Life Timeline

1767
Birth of John Greenleaf in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1839
Death of John Greenleaf in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Greenleaf

This ancestor line traces from Lancaster, Worcester, MA (1714) to Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1767) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Greenleaf (1767–1839) was born in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont, United States. 3 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, 3 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 Greenleaf's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Greenleaf PTP
1767–1839
Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Calvin Greenleaf PTP
1740–1812
Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Greenleaf's Descendants

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John Greenleaf PTP 1767–1839