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John Grout 1684–1763

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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Grout in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Feb 1684 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 Feb 1763 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Capt John Grout
Mother Anne Busby (1607–1686)
Spouse Margaret Adams
Children Abigail Grout, Daniel Grout, Elizabeth Grout, Hannah Grout, John Grout, Sarah Grout, Thomas Grout
Siblings Abigail Grout, Anna Cakebread, Elizabeth Grout, Elizabeth Mary Grout, Hannah Grout, Joseph Grout, Mary Grout, Sarah Grout, Susanna De Groot

Researchers connected through John Grout 1684–1763

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Biography

John Grout was born in 1684 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of capt john grout and anne busby. John Grout married margaret adams, and had children including abigail grout, daniel grout, elizabeth grout, hannah grout, john grout, sarah grout, thomas grout. John Grout passed away in 1763 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1684
Birth of John Grout in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1684
Birth of John Grout in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1763
Death of John Grout in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1763
Death of John Grout in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Grout

This ancestor line traces from Great Oakley, Essex, England (1546) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1684) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Grout (1684–1763) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 (A) 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 4 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 Grout's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Grout PTP
1684–1763
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Anne Busby PTP
1607–1686
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Nicholas Busby PTP
1610–1657
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Unknown

John Grout's Descendants

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JG
John Grout PTP 1684–1763
  1. 1. Hannah Grout PTP 1646–1690
    1. 1. Grace Livermore PTP 1671–1703
  2. 2. Abigail Grout PTP 1655–1745 m. Joseph Curtis PTP 1689–1754
    1. 1. Abigail Curtis PTP 1678–1766
    2. 2. Joseph Curtis PTP 1689–1754