John Priest 1681–1756
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Priest in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Priest 1681–1756
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Priest was born in 1681 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA, the child of john priest and rachel garfield. John Priest married anna houghton, and had children including abigail priest, anna priest, damaris priest, hepsibah priest, jonathan priest, mary priest, moriah priest, rachel priest. John Priest passed away in 1756 in Bolton, MA.
Sources
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1Record "The Priest Family" compiled by Geo. E. Foster, Ithaca, NY, West Hill Press 1900
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Priest
This ancestor line traces from England (1557) to Woburn, Middlesex, MA (1681) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Priest (1681–1756) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, MA and died in Bolton, MA. 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 (C) 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Priest's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record