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John Mott 1671–1758

Public Tree Person

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Mott 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 5 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1671 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 19 Jun 1758 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Adam Mott (1620–1693)
Mother Mary Lott
Siblings Abigail Mott, Adam Mott, Bethiah Mott, Elizabeth Mott, Mary Mott, Phebe Mott, Rebecca Mott, Sarah Mott

Researchers connected through John Mott 1671–1758

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Mott 1671–1758

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Mott was born in 1671 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, the child of adam mott and mary lott. John Mott passed away in 1758 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1671
Birth of John Mott in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1758
Death of John Mott in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Mott

This ancestor line traces from Reynerwout, , Drenthe, Netherlands (1600) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1671) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Mott (1671–1758) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 5 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, 5 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 Mott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Mott PTP
1671–1758
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Adam Mott PTP
1620–1693
Saffron Walden, Essex, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Adam Mott PTP
1620–1693
Saffron Walden, Essex, , England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Mott's Descendants

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JM
John Mott PTP 1671–1758