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John Macomber 1681–1747

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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

8 researchers on YourRoots have John Macomber in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 8 independent trees

Born 18 Mar 1681 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Died 14 Dec 1747 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Father William Macomber
Mother Ursula Priscilla Cooper
Siblings Edith Macomber, Hannah Macomber, John Macomber, Judith Macomber, Matthew Macomber, Sarah Macomber, Thomas Macomber, Ursula Macomber, William Macomber, Zephora Macomber
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Gedcom File from the …
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Researchers connected through John Macomber 1681–1747

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Macomber began in 1681 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts. John Macomber passed away in 1747 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Mayflower Gedcom File from the Internet

Life Timeline

1681
Birth of John Macomber in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
1747
Death of John Macomber in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Macomber

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Taunton, Bristol Co, MA, USA (1681) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Macomber (1681–1747) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts. 8 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, 8 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 21 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

William Macomber
Father
Ursula Priscilla Cooper
Mother

John Macomber's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Macomber PTP
1681–1747
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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John Macomber's Descendants

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JM
John Macomber PTP 1681–1747