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John Leavitt 1637–1664

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Leavitt 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 6 independent trees

Born 19 Jul 1637 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 27 Jun 1664 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Leavitt
Mother Sarah GILMAN (1622–1700)
Siblings Elizabeth Leavitt, Hannah Leavitt, Israel Leavitt, Jeremiah Leavitt, Josiah Leavitt, Moses Leavitt, Nehemiah Leavitt, Samuel Leavitt, Sarah Leavitt

Researchers connected through John Leavitt 1637–1664

and 5 more tree owners connected with John Leavitt 1637–1664

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Leavitt was born in 1637 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john leavitt and sarah gilman. John Leavitt passed away in 1664 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of John Leavitt in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1664
Death of John Leavitt in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Leavitt

This ancestor line traces from Beverly, Yorkshire, , England (1580) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1637) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Leavitt (1637–1664) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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.

John Leavitt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Leavitt PTP
1637–1664
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Leavitt PTP
1637–1664
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah GILMAN PTP
1622–1700
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Leavitt PTP
1637–1664
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah GILMAN PTP
1622–1700
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

John Leavitt's Descendants

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John Leavitt PTP 1637–1664