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John Long 1650–1678

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Long in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 17 Feb 1650 · Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Nov 1678 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Michael LonG (1615–1689)
Mother Joanna Banks
Siblings Hannah Long, Joanna Long, Mary Long

Researchers connected through John Long 1650–1678

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Long 1650–1678

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1650, John Long entered the world in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to michael long and joanna banks. John Long passed away in 1678 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1650
Birth of John Long in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1678
Death of John Long in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Long

This ancestor line traces from Wix, Essex, England (1496) to Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1650) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Long (1650–1678) was born in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 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 7 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 Long's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Long PTP
1650–1678
Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Michael LonG PTP
1615–1689
St Albans, Hertfordshire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Robert Long PTP
1619–1651
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Long's Descendants

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John Long PTP 1650–1678