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John Hollis 1664–1718

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 Hollis 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 28 Mar 1664 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 27 Jan 1718 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Hollis
Mother Elizabeth Priest
Spouse Mary
Children John Hollis
Siblings Benjamin Hollis, Elizabeth Hollis, Hannah Hollis, Mercy Hollis, Samuel Hollis, Thomas Hollis

Researchers connected through John Hollis 1664–1718

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Hollis 1664–1718

Immediate Family

Biography

John Hollis was born in 1664 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john hollis and elizabeth priest. John Hollis married mary, and had children including john hollis. John Hollis passed away in 1718 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1664
Birth of John Hollis in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1718
Death of John Hollis in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hollis

This ancestor line traces from Willingdon, Sussex, England (1592) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1664) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hollis (1664–1718) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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.
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 Hollis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hollis PTP
1664–1718
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Hollis PTP
1664–1718
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Hollis PTP
1664–1718
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Hollis's Descendants

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John Hollis PTP 1664–1718