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John Grout 1721–1796

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: 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 Grout in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Jul 1721 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 07 Mar 1796 · Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Grout
Mother Margaret Adams
Siblings Abigail Grout, Daniel Grout, Elizabeth Grout, Hannah Grout, Sarah Grout, Thomas Grout

Researchers connected through John Grout 1721–1796

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1721, John Grout entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john grout and margaret adams. John Grout passed away in 1796 in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1721
Birth of John Grout in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1796
Death of John Grout in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Grout

This ancestor line traces from Great Oakley, Essex, England (1546) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1721) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Grout (1721–1796) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 5 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
1721–1796
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Grout's Descendants

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John Grout PTP 1721–1796