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John Hawley 1661–1729

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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A Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Hawley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jun 1661 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 27 Jul 1729 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Joseph Hawley
Mother Catherine Birdsey
Spouse deborah pierson (1666–1739)
Children Henry Hawley, Joseph Hawley
Siblings Ebenezer Hawley, Elizabeth Hawley, Ephraim Hawley, Grace Hawley, Hannah Hawley, Joseph Hawley, Mary Hawley, Samuel Hawley

Researchers connected through John Hawley 1661–1729

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Biography

The story of John Hawley began in 1661 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. John Hawley married deborah pierson, and had children including henry hawley, joseph hawley. John Hawley passed away in 1729 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of John Hawley in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1729
Death of John Hawley in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hawley

This ancestor line traces from Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (1626) to Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (1661) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hawley (1661–1729) was born in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, 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 (A) 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 2 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 Hawley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hawley PTP
1661–1729
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Hawley's Descendants

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John Hawley PTP 1661–1729 m. deborah pierson PTP 1666–1739