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John Francis Munsey 1680–1738

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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 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: C
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Munsey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Oct 1680 · Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
Died 26 Oct 1738 · Willow Grove, Kent, Delaware, USA
Father John Muncey
Mother Hannah Brewster (1669–1755)
Spouse Abigail Skidmore
Children Samuel Muncey

Researchers connected through John Munsey 1680–1738

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Biography

In 1680, John Francis Munsey entered the world in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, born to john muncey and hannah brewster. John Francis Munsey married abigail skidmore, and had children including samuel muncey. John Francis Munsey passed away in 1738 in Willow Grove, Kent, Delaware, USA.

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Life Timeline

1680
Birth of John Francis Munsey in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
Birth
1696
John Francis Munsey was married in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Marriage
1707
John Francis Munsey was married in Smithtown, Livingston, New York
Marriage
1727
John Francis Munsey was married in Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA
Marriage
1738
Death of John Francis Munsey in Willow Grove, Kent, Delaware, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Munsey

This ancestor line traces from Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (1498) to Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York (1680) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Munsey (1680–1738) was born in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York and died in Willow Grove, Kent, Delaware, 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 (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 7 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 Munsey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Francis Munsey PTP
1680–1738
Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Brewster PTP
1669–1755
Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Munsey's Descendants

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John Francis Munsey PTP 1680–1738