John Hersey (1640–1726) was born in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth) and died in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth). 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Hersey 1640–1726

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 AUG 1640 · Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Died 7 AUG 1726 · Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Father William Hersey

Mother Elizabeth Croade

Siblings Elizabeth Hersey, Francis Hersey, James Hersey, Judith Hersey, William Hersey

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and … U.S., Sons of the American … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections The American Historical Society - … The Church of Jesus Christ …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Hersey

Elizabeth Croade

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1640, John Hersey entered the world in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth), born to william hersey and elizabeth croade. John Hersey passed away in 1726 in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth).

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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Record The American Historical Society - New York, <i>"Maine - A History" Centennial Edition 1919</i> (The Century Publishing and Engraving Co., Chicago, Illinois)
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Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1640

Birth of John Hersey in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Birth

1726

Death of John Hersey in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hersey

This ancestor line traces from of Reading, England (1570) to Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth) (1640) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Hersey (1640–1726) was born in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth) and died in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth). 5 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, 5 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 3 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.