John Nash (1703–1745) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Nash 1703–1745

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 05 Sep 1703 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 07 Jul 1745 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Francis Nash (1659–1713)

Mother Mary Purchase Nash

Siblings Benjamin Nash, Elizabeth Nash, James Nash, Margaret Nash, Mary Nash, Samuel Francis Nash, Thomas Nash

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Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Nash

1659–1713

Mary Purchase Nash

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No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Nash began in 1703 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. John Nash passed away in 1745 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of John Nash in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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1745

Death of John Nash in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Nash

This ancestor line traces from Walsh Manor, Rotherfield, East Sussex, England (1515) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1703) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Nash (1703–1745) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, 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 (B) 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 6 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.
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