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John Kimball 1685–1760

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

Born 07 Feb 1685 · Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 May 1760 · Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Kimball
Mother Sarah Burton
Siblings Abigail Kimball, Benjamin Kimball, Deborah Kimball, Elizabeth Kimball, Hannah Kimball, Joseph Kimball, Mary Kimball, Richard Kimball, Sarah Kimball

Researchers connected through John Kimball 1685–1760

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Kimball 1685–1760

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1685, John Kimball entered the world in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john kimball and sarah burton. John Kimball passed away in 1760 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of John Kimball in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1760
Death of John Kimball in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Kimball

This ancestor line traces from England (1528) to Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1685) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Kimball (1685–1760) was born in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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
1685–1760
Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Kimball PTP
1685–1760
Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
John Kimball PTP
1685–1760
Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Kimball's Descendants

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JK
John Kimball PTP 1685–1760