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John Priest 1681–1756

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 01 Nov 1681 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 29 Sep 1756 · Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Priest
Mother Rachel Garfield (1656–1737)
Siblings Daniel Priest, Elizabeth Priest, Gabriel Priest, Hannah Priest, Jeremiah Priest, Joseph Priest, Mary Priest

Researchers connected through John Priest 1681–1756

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Priest 1681–1756

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Priest was born in 1681 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john priest and rachel garfield. John Priest passed away in 1756 in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record "The Priest Family" compiled by Geo. E. Foster, Ithaca, NY, West Hill Press 1900

Life Timeline

1681
Birth of John Priest in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1756
Death of John Priest in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Priest

This ancestor line traces from England (1557) to Woburn, Middlesex, MA (1681) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Priest (1681–1756) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bolton, Worcester, 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 5 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 Priest's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Priest PTP
1681–1756
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Rachel Garfield PTP
1656–1737
Watertown, Middlesex Co., Ma., USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Samuel Garfield PTP
1613–1684
Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Unknown

John Priest's Descendants

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JP
John Priest PTP 1681–1756