John Lane (1647–1712) was born in Hingham, Ply, Massachusetts, USA and died in Norton, Bris., Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Lane 1647–1712

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jan 1647 · Hingham, Ply, Massachusetts, USA

Died 23 Nov 1712 · Norton, Bris., Massachusetts, USA

Spouse Sarah Briggs (1669–1727)

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Sarah Briggs

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Biography

In 1647, John Lane entered the world in Hingham, Ply, Massachusetts, USA. John Lane married sarah briggs. John Lane passed away in 1712 in Norton, Bris., Massachusetts, USA.

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1647

Birth of John Lane in Hingham, Ply, Massachusetts, USA

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1712

Death of John Lane in Norton, Bris., Massachusetts, USA

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: John Lane (1647–1712) was born in Hingham, Ply, Massachusetts, USA and died in Norton, Bris., 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Lane PTP

1647–1712

Hingham, Ply, Massachusetts, USA