John Holt (1664–1686) was born in Andover, Massachusetts and died in Andover, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Holt 1664–1686

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jan 1664 · Andover, Massachusetts

Died 10 Mar 1686 · Andover, Massachusetts

Father Nicholas Holt

Mother Hanna Bradstreet

Spouse Sarah Gary Geery

Children Mary Holt

Records

North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Ancestry Family Tree

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Researchers connected through John Holt 1664–1686

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Biography

The story of John Holt began in 1664 in Andover, Massachusetts. John Holt married sarah gary geery, sarah holt, and had children including mary holt. John Holt passed away in 1686 in Andover, Massachusetts.

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Record North America, Family Histories
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Life Timeline

1664

Birth of John Holt in Andover, Massachusetts

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1686

Death of John Holt in Andover, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Holt

This ancestor line traces from Capel St Mary, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1594) to Andover (1664) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Holt (1664–1686) was born in Andover, Massachusetts and died in Andover, Massachusetts. 2 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, 2 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.
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