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John Marsh 1686–1686

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Marsh in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 DEC 1686 · Hingham, Mass.
Died 18 DEC 1686 · Hingham, Mass.
Father Thomas Marsh (1676–1726)
Mother Sarah Lincoln (1650–1738)
Siblings Caleb Marsh, Jonathan Marsh, Mary Marsh, Sarah Marsh, Thomas Marsh

Researchers connected through John Marsh 1686–1686

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Marsh 1686–1686

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, John Marsh entered the world in Hingham, Mass., born to thomas marsh and sarah lincoln. In 1683, John Marsh resided in Elstree, Hertford, England. John Marsh passed away in 1686 in Hingham, Mass..

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 1901a.FTW

  2. 2
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 66, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1683
John Marsh resided here in Elstree, Hertford, England
Residence
1686
Birth of John Marsh in Hingham, Mass.
Birth
1686
Death of John Marsh in Hingham, Mass.
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Marsh

This ancestor line traces from Northampton, Northamptonshire, England (1520) to England (1625) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Marsh (1686–1686) was born in Hingham, Mass. and died in Hingham, Mass.. 4 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, 4 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 3 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
1686–1686
Hingham, Mass.
Parents
Thomas Marsh PTP
1676–1726
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Lincoln PTP
1650–1738
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Marsh PTP
1676–1726
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Lincoln PTP
1650–1738
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

John Marsh's Descendants

1.
JM
John Marsh PTP 1686–1686