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John Hobbs 1655–1701

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Hobbs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Oct 1655 · Hungerford, Wiltshire, England
Died 11 Nov 1701 · Glos, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France
Spouse Marie Hobbs
Children John Hobbs

Researchers connected through John Hobbs 1655–1701

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Hobbs 1655–1701

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Marie Hobbs
Children
John Hobbs

Biography

John Hobbs was born in 1655 in Hungerford, Wiltshire, England. John Hobbs married marie hobbs, and had children including john hobbs. John Hobbs passed away in 1701 in Glos, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.

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Life Timeline

1655
Birth of John Hobbs in Hungerford, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1701
Death of John Hobbs in Glos, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hobbs

This ancestor line traces from Penrith, Cumberland, England (1515) to Hungerford, Wiltshire, England (1655) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hobbs (1655–1701) was born in Hungerford, Wiltshire, England and died in Glos, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France. 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 6 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 Hobbs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hobbs PTP
1655–1701
Hungerford, Wiltshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Hobbs's Descendants

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John Hobbs PTP 1655–1701