John HOLDEN 1685–1753
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John HOLDEN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1685, John HOLDEN entered the world in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to stephen again holden and hannh lawerance. John HOLDEN married sarah davis. John HOLDEN passed away in 1753 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
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1Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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4Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John HOLDEN
This ancestor line traces from Lindsey, Suffolk, England (1580) to Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1685) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John HOLDEN (1685–1753) was born in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 4 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.
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Related Records
John HOLDEN's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record