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John Marsh 1611–1674

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Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have John Marsh in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jul 1611 · Braintree, Essex, England
Died 16 Nov 1674 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Marsh
Mother Grace Baldwin
Spouse Susanna Skelton
Children Benjamin Marsh, Bethia Marsh, Elizabeth Mary Marsh, Ezekiel Marsh, Jacob Marsh, John Marsh, Mary Marsh, Ruth Marsh, Samuel Marsh, Susanna Marsh, Zachariah Marsh
Siblings Grace Marsh, Hannah Marsh, Joseph Marsh, Lydia Marsh, Mary Marsh, Samuel Marsh, Sarah Marsh

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Biography

John Marsh was born in 1611 in Braintree, Essex, England, the child of john marsh and grace baldwin. John Marsh married susanna skelton, and had children including benjamin marsh, bethia marsh, elizabeth mary marsh, ezekiel marsh, jacob marsh, john marsh, mary marsh, ruth marsh, samuel marsh, susanna marsh, zachariah marsh. John Marsh passed away in 1674 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  10. 10
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Record Filae Family Trees

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    Record International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current

  14. 14
    Record New England, The Great Migration and The Great MigrationBegins,1620-1635

Life Timeline

1611
Birth of John Marsh in Braintree, Essex, England
Birth
1674
Death of John Marsh in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Marsh (1611–1674) was born in Braintree, Essex, England and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 11 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 11 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 1 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 Marsh's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Marsh PTP
1611–1674
Braintree, Essex, England
Parents
John Marsh PTP
1611–1674
Braintree, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
John Marsh PTP
1611–1674
Braintree, Essex, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Marsh's Descendants

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JM
John Marsh PTP 1611–1674
  1. 1. Bethia Marsh PTP 1650–1723