John Locke 1661–1756
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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
Researchers connected through John Locke 1661–1756
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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4Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Locke
This ancestor line traces from Germany (1000) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 26 generations.
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.
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John Locke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record