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John Little 1682–1767

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Little in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Mar 1682 · Marshfield, Massachusetts
Died 26 Feb 1767 · Marshfield, Massachusetts
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Researchers connected through John Little 1682–1767

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Little 1682–1767

Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

In 1682, John Little entered the world in Marshfield, Massachusetts, born to ephraim little and mary sturtevant. John Little passed away in 1767 in Marshfield, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

  3. 3
    Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

Life Timeline

1682
Birth of John Little in Marshfield, Massachusetts
Birth
1767
Death of John Little in Marshfield, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Little

This ancestor line traces from Butterwick, Lincolnshire, England (1438) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1682) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Little (1682–1767) was born in Marshfield, Massachusetts and died in Marshfield, Massachusetts. 5 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, 5 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 9 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.

Related Records

John Little in the US Census
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John Little's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Little PTP
1682–1767
Marshfield, Massachusetts
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John Little's Descendants

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John Little PTP 1682–1767