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John Thomas Wakefield Jr 1615–1660

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Jr 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Jun 1615 · Gravesend, Kent, England
Died 24 Nov 1660 · New Haven,New Haven,Connecticut,USA
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Researchers connected through John Jr 1615–1660

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Jr 1615–1660

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Biography

John Thomas Wakefield Jr was born in 1615 in Gravesend, Kent, England, the child of john thomas wakefield and elizabeth devere. John Thomas Wakefield Jr married ann elizabeth littlefield, and had children including hannah wakefield. John Thomas Wakefield Jr passed away in 1660 in New Haven,New Haven,Connecticut,USA.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1615
Birth of John Thomas Wakefield Jr in Gravesend, Kent, England
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John Thomas Wakefield Jr was married
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1638
John Thomas Wakefield Jr was married in New England, USA
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1644
John Thomas Wakefield Jr was married in Watertown,Litchfield,Connecticut,USA
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1660
Death of John Thomas Wakefield Jr in New Haven,New Haven,Connecticut,USA
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1661
John Thomas Wakefield Jr was married in Wells, York, ME
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Jr

This ancestor line traces from Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1540) to Gravesend, Kent, England (1615) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Jr (1615–1660) was born in Gravesend, Kent, England and died in New Haven,New Haven,Connecticut,USA. 5 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, 5 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.

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John Jr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Thomas Wakefield Jr PTP
1615–1660
Gravesend, Kent, England
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John Jr's Descendants

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John Thomas Wakefield Jr PTP 1615–1660