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John Lewis 1666–1738

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
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Lewis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1666 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Colony
Died 8 Mar 1738 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Elizabeth Huckins (1671–1741)
Children Shubael Lewis

Researchers connected through John Lewis 1666–1738

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Lewis 1666–1738

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

John Lewis was born in 1666 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Colony. John Lewis married elizabeth huckins, and had children including shubael lewis. John Lewis passed away in 1738 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of John Lewis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Colony
Birth
1738
Death of John Lewis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lewis

This ancestor line traces from of Sussex, England (1500) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1666) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Lewis (1666–1738) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Colony and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, 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 8 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 Lewis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Lewis PTP
1666–1738
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Lewis's Descendants

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John Lewis PTP 1666–1738 m. Elizabeth Huckins PTP 1671–1741