Who was John Minthorn?

John Minthorn (1768–1859) was born in Near Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Oakwood, , Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Minthorn 1768–1859

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Nov 1768 · Near Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died 17 Dec 1859 · Oakwood, , Ontario, Canada

Spouse Lucinda Sherwood

Children Theodore Minthorn

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Lucinda Sherwood

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Theodore Minthorn

Biography

The story of John Minthorn began in 1768 in Near Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. John Minthorn married lucinda sherwood, and had children including theodore minthorn. John Minthorn passed away in 1859 in Oakwood, Ontario, Canada.

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Birth of John Minthorn in Near Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Minthorn (1768–1859) was born in Near Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Oakwood, , Ontario, Canada. 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 (C) 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 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.

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John Minthorn PTP

1768–1859

Near Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA