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John Osborn 1670–1740

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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7 researchers on YourRoots have John Osborn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Aug 1670 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died 5 Mar 1740 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Father John Osborn Sergeant
Mother Abigail Eggleston (1648–1689)
Spouse Elizabeth Gibbs
Children Benjamin Osborn, Ezekiel John Osborn, John John Osborn, Joseph John Osborn
Siblings Abigail John Osborn, Ann John Osborn, Elizabeth John Osborn, Hannah John Osborn, Martha John Osborn, Mary John Osborn, Mindwell John Osborn, Sarah John Osborn

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Biography

In 1670, John Osborn entered the world in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, born to john osborn sergeant and abigail eggleston. John Osborn married elizabeth gibbs, and had children including benjamin osborn, ezekiel john osborn, john john osborn, joseph john osborn. John Osborn passed away in 1740 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of John Osborn in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1670
Birth of John Osborn in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1740
Death of John Osborn in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Osborn

This ancestor line traces from Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, American Colonies (1646) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1670) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Osborn (1670–1740) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Osborn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Osborn PTP
1670–1740
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Eggleston PTP
1648–1689
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Osborn's Descendants

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John Osborn PTP 1670–1740