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JOHN OLNEY 1678–1754

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 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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have JOHN OLNEY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 24 Oct 1678 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died 9 Nov 1754 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Father Epenetus Olney
Mother Mary Whipple
Siblings Epenetus Olney, James Olney, Lydia Olney, Martha Olney, Mary Olney, Mercy Olney, Sarah Olney, Thomas Olney

Researchers connected through JOHN OLNEY 1678–1754

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

JOHN OLNEY was born in 1678 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, the child of epenetus olney and mary whipple. JOHN OLNEY passed away in 1754 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of JOHN OLNEY in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1754
Death of JOHN OLNEY in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JOHN OLNEY

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1470) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1678) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

JOHN OLNEY (1678–1754) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 8 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 OLNEY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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JOHN OLNEY PTP
1678–1754
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Grandparents
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JOHN OLNEY's Descendants

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JOHN OLNEY PTP 1678–1754