John Hunt (1687–1761) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died in Braintree, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Hunt 1687–1761

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Nov 1687 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Died 4 Sep 1761 · Braintree, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Father Ephraim Hunt

Mother Joanna Alcock

Spouse Rebekah Allen

Siblings Ebenezer Hunt, Elizabeth Hunt, Joanna Hunt, Samuel Hunt, Thomas Hunt

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts Marriages

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ephraim Hunt

Joanna Alcock

Spouse(s)

Rebekah Allen

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1687, John Hunt entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, born to ephraim hunt and joanna alcock. John Hunt married rebekah allen. John Hunt passed away in 1761 in Braintree, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1687

Birth of John Hunt in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Birth

1761

Death of John Hunt in Braintree, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hunt

This ancestor line traces from Great Glemham, Suffolk, England (1410) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts (1687) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Hunt (1687–1761) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died in Braintree, Plymouth, 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 (A) 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 9 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.