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John Moss 1720–1770

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Moss in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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 3 independent trees

Born 14 Nov 1720 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 5 Oct 1770 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Father John Moss
Mother Elizabeth Hall (1690–1754)
Siblings Ann Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Eunice Moss, Hannah Moss, John Moss, Joseph Moss, Kezia Moss, Keziah Moss, Levi Moss, Martha Moss, Mary Moss, Samuel Moss, Thankful Moss

Researchers connected through John Moss 1720–1770

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Moss 1720–1770

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1720, John Moss entered the world in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, born to john moss and elizabeth hall. John Moss passed away in 1770 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1720
Birth of John Moss in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1770
Death of John Moss in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Moss

This ancestor line traces from Flamstead, Hertford, England (1160) to Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT (1720) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Moss (1720–1770) was born in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 3 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, 3 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 15 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 Moss's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Moss PTP
1720–1770
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
John Moss PTP
1720–1770
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Elizabeth Hall PTP
1690–1754
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
John Moss PTP
1720–1770
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Elizabeth Hall PTP
1690–1754
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Samuel Hall PTP
1680–1770
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Hannah Walker PTP
1646–1728
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

John Moss's Descendants

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JM
John Moss PTP 1720–1770