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John McCloud 1788–1836

Public Tree Person

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John McCloud in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Mar 1788 · Rowe, Franklin, MA, USA
Died 31 Mar 1836 · North Adams, Berkshire, MA, USA
Father Charles M Mccloud Jr
Mother Sarah Donelson
Spouse Mary Polly Brown
Children Daughter 3 Mccloud, Elsa Brown Mccloud, John Lansford Mccloud, John Mccloud, Lawrence Mccloud, Lawson Austin Mccloud, Lurena Mccloud, Nancy Mccloud, Noah Brown Mccloud
Siblings Charles Mccloud Jr, Daniel Donelson Mccloud, Hiram Mccloud, Lewis Mccloud, Lucina Mccloud, Lucinda Lucy E Mccloud, Lucinda Mccloud, Milinda Mccloud, Nancy Mccloud, Sarah Sally Mccloud, Tryphenia Mccloud

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Biography

In 1788, John McCloud entered the world in Rowe, Franklin, MA, USA, born to charles m mccloud jr and sarah donelson. In 1790, John McCloud resided in Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. John McCloud married mary polly brown, and had children including daughter 3 mccloud, elsa brown mccloud, john lansford mccloud, john mccloud, lawrence mccloud, lawson austin mccloud, lurena mccloud, nancy mccloud, noah brown mccloud. John McCloud passed away in 1836 in North Adams, Berkshire, MA, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  5. 5
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

Life Timeline

1788
Birth of John McCloud in Rowe, Franklin, MA, USA
Birth
1790
John McCloud resided here in Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1813
John McCloud was married in Rowe, Franklin, ME
Marriage
1820
John McCloud resided here in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1830
John McCloud resided here in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1836
Death of John McCloud in North Adams, Berkshire, MA, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John McCloud

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1565) to Rowe, Franklin, MA, USA (1788) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John McCloud (1788–1836) was born in Rowe, Franklin, MA, USA and died in North Adams, Berkshire, MA, USA. 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 (A) 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 McCloud's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John McCloud PTP
1788–1836
Rowe, Franklin, MA, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John McCloud's Descendants

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John McCloud PTP 1788–1836