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John Holbrook 1690–1762

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Holbrook in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees

Born 29 APR 1690 · Weymouth, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Colonial America
Died 28 JAN 1762 · Braintree, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts, Colonial America
Father Samuel Holbrook
Mother Lydia Ford
Siblings Abiah Holbrook, Elizabeth Holbrook, Hannah Holbrook, Joseph Holbrook, Mary Ford, Samuel Holbrook Jr

Researchers connected through John Holbrook 1690–1762

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Holbrook 1690–1762

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Holbrook began in 1690 in Weymouth, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Colonial America. John Holbrook passed away in 1762 in Braintree, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts, Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Copyright © 1996, 1997, 1998 by Ron Niquette, GEDCOM file imported on 2 Sep 1998

  2. 2
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1690
Birth of John Holbrook in Weymouth, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Colonial America
Birth
1762
Death of John Holbrook in Braintree, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts, Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Holbrook

This ancestor line traces from Glastonbury, Somerset Co., England (1560) to Weymouth, Massachusetts (Norfolk) (1690) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Holbrook (1690–1762) was born in Weymouth, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Colonial America and died in Braintree, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts, Colonial America. 4 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, 4 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 5 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 Holbrook's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Holbrook PTP
1690–1762
Weymouth, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Colonial America
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Holbrook's Descendants

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John Holbrook PTP 1690–1762