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John Holbrook 1778–1838

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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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Holbrook in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Sep 1778 · Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died 7 May 1838 · Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Father John Holbrook
Mother Rhoda Thayer
Spouse Mercy Hill
Children Abida Holbrook, Chloe Holbrook, Daniel H Holbrook, John Holbrook, Mercy H Holbrook, Rhoda Holbrook, Sophia Holbrook, Susan Ann Holbrook
Siblings Eber Holbrook, Ezra Holbrook, Katherine Holbrook, Moses Holbrook

Researchers connected through John Holbrook 1778–1838

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Holbrook 1778–1838

Biography

The story of John Holbrook began in 1778 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. John Holbrook married mercy hill, and had children including abida holbrook, chloe holbrook, daniel h holbrook, john holbrook, mercy h holbrook, rhoda holbrook, sophia holbrook, susan ann holbrook. John Holbrook passed away in 1838 in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

  2. 2
    Probate/Wills New Hampshire, Wills and Probate Records

  3. 3
    Record FamousKin.com

Life Timeline

1778
Birth of John Holbrook in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1838
Death of John Holbrook in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Death
1838
John Holbrook - Probate in Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Holbrook

This ancestor line traces from Thornbury, Gloucester, England (1503) to Uxbridge, MA (1778) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Holbrook (1778–1838) was born in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. 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 (B) 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 9 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
1778–1838
Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Holbrook PTP
1778–1838
Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Holbrook PTP
1778–1838
Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Holbrook's Descendants

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John Holbrook PTP 1778–1838