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John Holton 1707–1793

Public Tree Person

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

Born 24 Aug 1707 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Died 25 Oct 1793 · Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Father William Holton (1675–1755)
Mother Abigail Edwards (1675–1753)
Siblings Abigail Holton, Capt William Holton, Mary Holton, Samuel Holton

Researchers connected through John Holton 1707–1793

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Holton 1707–1793

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Holton was born in 1707 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, the child of william holton and abigail edwards. John Holton passed away in 1793 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1707
Birth of John Holton in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1793
Death of John Holton in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Holton

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, England (1610) to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (1707) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Holton (1707–1793) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA and died in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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 Holton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Holton PTP
1707–1793
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
William Holton PTP
1675–1755
Dedham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail Edwards PTP
1675–1753
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Holton PTP
1643–1712
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Holton's Descendants

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John Holton PTP 1707–1793