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John Kimball 1638–1714

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
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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Kimball in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 5 Mar 1638 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 07 Jun 1714 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Henry Kimball (1565–1619)
Mother Susanna Stone
Siblings Elizabeth Kimball, Mary Kemball, Richard Kimball, Sarah Kimball, Susanna Kimball

Researchers connected through John Kimball 1638–1714

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Kimball 1638–1714

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1638, John Kimball entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to henry kimball and susanna stone. John Kimball passed away in 1714 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1638
Birth of John Kimball in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1645
Birth of John Kimball in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1714
Death of John Kimball in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Kimball

This ancestor line traces from Ardleigh, Essex, , England (1450) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1638) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Kimball (1638–1714) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 6 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 Kimball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Kimball PTP
1638–1714
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Henry Kimball PTP
1565–1619
Brettenham, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Kimball's Descendants

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John Kimball PTP 1638–1714