John Pierpont 1785–1866
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Pierpont 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Pierpont 1785–1866
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Pierpont was born in 1785 in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA, the child of james pierpont and elizabeth ledyard. John Pierpont married mary sheldon lord, and had children including caroline augusta pierpont, james lord pierpont, john j pierpont, juliet pierpont, mary elizabeth pierpont, william alston pierpont. John Pierpont passed away in 1866 in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pierpont
This ancestor line traces from Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA (1755) to Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA (1785) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Pierpont (1785–1866) was born in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 2 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 Pierpont's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record