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John Holly 1649–1716

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Holly in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 03 Nov 1649 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Died 22 Sep 1716 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Father Judge John Galen I Holly Collector Of Customs And Excises
Mother Mary Waitstill
Siblings Abigail Holly, Bethia Holly, Capt Samuel Holley Sr, Captain Increase Holly, Elizabeth Ruth Holly, Hannah Holly, Martha Holly, William Holley

Researchers connected through John Holly 1649–1716

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Holly 1649–1716

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1649, John Holly entered the world in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to judge john galen i holly collector of customs and excises and mary waitstill. John Holly passed away in 1716 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1649
Birth of John Holly in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1716
Death of John Holly in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Holly

This ancestor line traces from St Leonard's Parish, Shoreditch, London, England (1588) to Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (1649) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Holly (1649–1716) was born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 5 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, 5 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 3 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 Holly's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Holly PTP
1649–1716
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Holly's Descendants

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John Holly PTP 1649–1716