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John Moss 1650–1717

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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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
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10 researchers on YourRoots have John Moss 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1650 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died 31 Mar 1717 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Father John Moss
Mother Abigail Charles
Siblings Abigail Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Ephraim Moss, Esther Moss, John Moss, Joseph Moss, Mary Moss, Mercy Moss, Samuel Moss
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories FamilySearch Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1650, John Moss entered the world in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to john moss and abigail charles. John Moss passed away in 1717 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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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 - Individual Records

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

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  7. 7
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1650
Birth of John Moss in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1717
Death of John Moss in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Moss

This ancestor line traces from Manchester, Lancashire, England (1571) to New Haven, New Haven Co., Conn (1650) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Moss (1650–1717) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 10 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, 10 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.

Related Records

John Moss
Father
Abigail Charles
Mother
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John Moss's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Moss PTP
1650–1717
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
John Moss PTP
1650–1717
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Moss PTP
1650–1717
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Moss's Descendants

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JM
John Moss PTP 1650–1717