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John Guild 1687–1767

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 Guild in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 independent trees

Born 2 Oct 1687 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 Jun 1767 · Walpole, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Guild (1649–1723)
Mother Mary Woodcock
Siblings Deborah Guild, Ebenezer Guild, Elizabeth Guild, Israel Guild, John Guild, Joseph Guild, Mary Guild, Nathaniel Guild, Samuel Guild

Researchers connected through John Guild 1687–1767

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Guild 1687–1767

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1687, John Guild entered the world in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to john guild and mary woodcock. John Guild passed away in 1767 in Walpole, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1687
Birth of John Guild in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1767
Death of John Guild in Walpole, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Guild

This ancestor line traces from Torthorwald Or Carlaverock, Dumfries, Scotland (1455) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1687) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Guild (1687–1767) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Walpole, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 8 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 Guild's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Guild PTP
1687–1767
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Guild PTP
1649–1723
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Guild's Descendants

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John Guild PTP 1687–1767