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John OSGOOD 1595–1651

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Full name consistent across 12 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees

Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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12 researchers on YourRoots have John OSGOOD 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 23 Jul 1595 · Wherwell, Hampshire, England

Died 24 Oct 1651 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Christopher Osgood Iii

Mother Elizabeth Brockwell

Siblings Christopher Iv Osgood, Mary Osgood, Robert Osgood, William Osgood

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Sons of the American … Colonial Families of the USA New England, the Great Migration … The Church of Jesus Christ …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Osgood Iii

Elizabeth Brockwell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John OSGOOD began in 1595 in Wherwell, Hampshire, England. John OSGOOD passed away in 1651 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1595

Birth of John OSGOOD in Wherwell, Hampshire, England

Birth

1651

Death of John OSGOOD in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John OSGOOD

This ancestor line traces from England (1543) to Wherwell, Hampshire Co., England (1595) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John OSGOOD (1595–1651) was born in Wherwell, Hampshire, England and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 12 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, 12 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.
: 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.