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John Holton 1669–1689

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Holton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 Jan 1669 · Dedham, Hampshire, Masschusetts
Died 16 Apr 1689 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Father John Holton (1643–1712)
Mother Abigail Fisher
Siblings Abigail Holton, Eleazer Holton, Joshua Holton, Mary Holton, Sarah Holton, Thomas Holton, William Holton

Researchers connected through John Holton 1669–1689

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Holton 1669–1689

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Holton was born in 1669 in Dedham, Hampshire, Masschusetts, the child of john holton and abigail fisher. John Holton passed away in 1689 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1669
Birth of John Holton in Dedham, Hampshire, Masschusetts
Birth
1689
Death of John Holton in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Holton

This ancestor line traces from Nayland, Suffolk, England (1510) to Dedham, Massachusetts, USA (1669) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Holton (1669–1689) was born in Dedham, Hampshire, Masschusetts and died in Northampton, Hampshire, 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 (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 6 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 Holton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Holton PTP
1669–1689
Dedham, Hampshire, Masschusetts
Parents
John Holton PTP
1643–1712
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Winchell PTP
1644–1712
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown

John Holton's Descendants

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John Holton PTP 1669–1689