Who was JOHN REYNOLDS?

JOHN REYNOLDS (1648–1675) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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JOHN REYNOLDS 1648–1675

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 12 OCT 1648 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 24 JUN 1675 · North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Father James Reynolds

Mother Deborah Potter

Siblings Deborah Reynolds, Elizabeth Reynolds, Henry Reynolds, James Reynolds, Joseph Reynolds, Mary Reynolds, Mercy Reynolds, Robert Reynolds

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Rhode Island, U.S., Birth Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Essex, England, Select Church of … Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts Norfolk, England, Bishop's Transcripts A genealogical history of the … U.S., Family History Books

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Reynolds

Deborah Potter

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of JOHN REYNOLDS began in 1648 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. JOHN REYNOLDS passed away in 1675 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Birth Records Rhode Island, U.S., Birth Index, 1636-1930
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers
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Vital Records Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts
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Record Norfolk, England, Bishop's Transcripts
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Record A genealogical history of the Kelley family
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Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1648

Birth of JOHN REYNOLDS in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1675

Death of JOHN REYNOLDS in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JOHN REYNOLDS

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, , England (1560) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Rhode Island, USA (1648) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: JOHN REYNOLDS (1648–1675) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 4 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, 4 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 3 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.