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John Proctor 1694–1783

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have John Proctor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 7 independent trees

Born 6 Oct 1694 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 Apr 1783 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Father John Proctor (1663–1740)
Mother Miriam Hildreth
Siblings Benjamin Proctor, Charles Proctor, Daniel Proctor, David Proctor, Edward Proctor, Hannah Jones Proctor, Hannah Proctor, Jonas Proctor, Lucy Proctor, Miriam Proctor, Moses Proctor, Rachel Proctor, Samuel Proctor, Sarah Procter, Sarah Proctor, William Proctor

Researchers connected through John Proctor 1694–1783

and 6 more tree owners connected with John Proctor 1694–1783

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Proctor began in 1694 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. John Proctor passed away in 1783 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colonies.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1694
Birth of John Proctor in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1783
Death of John Proctor in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1783
Death of John Proctor in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Proctor

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England (1450) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1694) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Proctor (1694–1783) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colonies. 7 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, 7 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 9 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 Proctor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Proctor PTP
1694–1783
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Proctor PTP
1663–1740
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Proctor's Descendants

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John Proctor PTP 1694–1783