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John Langford 1705–1785

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Langford 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Oct 1705 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Died 3 Mar 1785 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Father Thomas Langford (1633–1719)
Mother Sarah Long
Spouse Barbara Rice
Children Barbara Langford, Eleanor Langford, John Jr Langford, Phebe Langford, Sarah Langford, Thomas Langford
Siblings Comfort Langford, Jonathan Langford, Ruth Langford

Researchers connected through John Langford 1705–1785

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Biography

The story of John Langford began in 1705 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States. John Langford married barbara rice, and had children including barbara langford, eleanor langford, john jr langford, phebe langford, sarah langford, thomas langford. John Langford passed away in 1785 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

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    Record Rhode Island, Births

Life Timeline

1705
Birth of John Langford in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1785
Death of John Langford in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Langford

This ancestor line traces from Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1644) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States (1705) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Langford (1705–1785) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States and died in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States. 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Langford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Langford PTP
1705–1785
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Thomas Langford PTP
1633–1719
Great Shefford, Berkshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Langford's Descendants

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John Langford PTP 1705–1785
  1. 1. Thomas Langford PTP 1633–1719