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John Isham 1691–1773

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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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Isham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 25 Aug 1691 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 17 Apr 1773 · East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Father John Isham
Mother Jane Parker
Siblings Hannah Isham, Isaac Isham, Jane Isham, John Isham, Joseph Isham, Mary Isham, Patience Isham, Sarah Isham, Thankful Isham, Thankful Isham, Thankful Isham

Researchers connected through John Isham 1691–1773

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Isham 1691–1773

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1691, John Isham entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to john isham and jane parker. John Isham passed away in 1773 in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1691
Birth of John Isham in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1773
Death of John Isham in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Isham

This ancestor line traces from Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1654) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1691) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Isham (1691–1773) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. 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 2 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 Isham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Isham PTP
1691–1773
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
John Isham PTP
1691–1773
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
John Isham PTP
1691–1773
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Isham's Descendants

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JI
John Isham PTP 1691–1773