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John James OBrien 1870–1953

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have John OBrien 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Dec 1870 · Merri Creek, Kalkallo, Victoria, Australia
Died 16 Jul 1953 · Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia
Father Thomas O Brien
Mother Mary Ann Chessells
Siblings John Haughton O Brien
Records
Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 Australia, Births and Baptisms Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, 1837-1917
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John James OBrien was born in 1870 in Merri Creek, Kalkallo, Victoria, Australia, the child of thomas o brien and mary ann chessells. John James OBrien passed away in 1953 in Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980

  2. 2
    Baptism Records Australia, Births and Baptisms

  3. 3
    Record Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, 1837-1917

Life Timeline

1870
Birth of John James OBrien in Merri Creek, Kalkallo, Victoria, Australia
Birth
1953
Death of John James OBrien in Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John OBrien

This ancestor line traces from Angmering, Sussex, England (1787) to Merri Creek, Kalkallo, Victoria, Australia (1870) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John OBrien (1870–1953) was born in Merri Creek, Kalkallo, Victoria, Australia and died in Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia. 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Thomas O Brien
Father
Mary Ann Chessells
Mother

John OBrien's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John James OBrien PTP
1870–1953
Merri Creek, Kalkallo, Victoria, Australia
Parents
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Grandparents
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John OBrien's Descendants

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John James OBrien PTP 1870–1953