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John Locke 1661–1756

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
B
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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Locke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 5 independent trees

Born 1 Aug 1661 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 3 Apr 1756 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father WILLIAM DEACON (1628–1720)
Mother MARY Clarke (1640–1715)
Siblings Ebenezer Locke Sr, Elizabeth Locke, James Locke, Joseph Locke Sr, Mary Locke, Samuel Locke Sr, William Locke, William Locke Jr

Researchers connected through John Locke 1661–1756

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Locke was born in 1661 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, the child of william locke sr deacon and mary clarke. John Locke passed away in 1756 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of John Locke in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1756
Death of John Locke in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Locke

This ancestor line traces from Germany (1000) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 26 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Locke (1661–1756) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Woburn, Middlesex, 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 26 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 Locke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Locke PTP
1661–1756
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
WILLIAM Locke Sr, DEACON PTP
1628–1720
Stepney Parish, London, England
MARY Clarke PTP
1640–1715
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Locke's Descendants

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John Locke PTP 1661–1756