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John Packard 1695–1738

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Packard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 3 independent trees

Born 8 Oct 1695 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 3 Jun 1738 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Zaccheus Packard
Mother Sarah Howard
Siblings Abiel Packard, David Packard, Israel Packard, James Packard, Jonathan Packard, Sarah Howard Packard, Solomon Packard, Zaccheus Packard

Researchers connected through John Packard 1695–1738

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Packard 1695–1738

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1695, John Packard entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to zaccheus packard and sarah howard. John Packard passed away in 1738 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1695
Birth of John Packard in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1738
Death of John Packard in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Packard

This ancestor line traces from Hilton Manor, Wearmouth, Durham, ENGLAND (1100) to Bridgewater, MA, USA (1695) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Packard (1695–1738) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 21 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 Packard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Packard PTP
1695–1738
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Packard's Descendants

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John Packard PTP 1695–1738