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John Seaborn Hastings 1643–1720

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Hastings 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Jul 1643 · Atlantic Ocean, enroute to Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 01 Nov 1720 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England
Father John Hastings Deacon
Spouse Lydia Champney
Children Lydia Hastings

Researchers connected through John Hastings 1643–1720

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1643, John Seaborn Hastings entered the world in Atlantic Ocean, enroute to Massachusetts Bay Colony, born to john hastings deacon. John Seaborn Hastings married lydia champney, and had children including lydia hastings. John Seaborn Hastings passed away in 1720 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England.

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Life Timeline

1643
Birth of John Seaborn Hastings in Atlantic Ocean, enroute to Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1720
Death of John Seaborn Hastings in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hastings

This ancestor line traces from Buckenham Castle, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (1506) to Little Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England (1603) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hastings (1643–1720) was born in Atlantic Ocean, enroute to Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England. 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 (C) 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 Hastings's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Seaborn Hastings PTP
1643–1720
Atlantic Ocean, enroute to Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Hastings's Descendants

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John Seaborn Hastings PTP 1643–1720