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John Curtis III 1697–1698

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John III 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1697 · Topsfield, Essex, MA
Died 27 Aug 1698 · Topsfield, Essex, MA
Father John Curtice
Mother Priscilla Gould (1674–1715)
Siblings Hannah Curtis Twin, Lydia Curtis, Mary Curtis, Nathaniel Curtis, Priscilla Curtis, Sarah Curtis Twin, Sarah Curtis

Researchers connected through John III 1697–1698

and 1 more tree owner connected with John III 1697–1698

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Curtis III was born in 1697 in Topsfield, Essex, MA, the child of john curtice and priscilla gould. John Curtis III passed away in 1698 in Topsfield, Essex, MA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1697
Birth of John Curtis III in Topsfield, Essex, MA
Birth
1698
Death of John Curtis III in Topsfield, Essex, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John III

This ancestor line traces from Great Missenden, Chiltern District, Buckinghamshire, England (1633) to Topsfield, Essex, MA (1697) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John III (1697–1698) was born in Topsfield, Essex, MA and died in Topsfield, Essex, MA. 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.
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 III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Curtis III PTP
1697–1698
Topsfield, Essex, MA
Parents
Unknown
Priscilla Gould PTP
1674–1715
Topsfield, Essex, MA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Gould PTP
1635–1710
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England
Unknown

John III's Descendants

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JI
John Curtis III PTP 1697–1698