Who was John Roberts?

John Roberts (1655–1714) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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John Roberts 1655–1714

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 27 Apr 1655 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 10 Jan 1714 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Robert Roberts

Mother Susan Downing

Siblings Abigail Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts Aka Bridges, Ephraim Roberts, Hannah Roberts, Patience Roberts, Richard Roberts, Robert Roberts, Samuel Roberts, Susannah Roberts, Timothy Roberts

Records

Family Group Record - FamilySearch™ … GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Roberts

Susan Downing

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1655, John Roberts entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to robert roberts and susan downing. John Roberts passed away in 1714 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record Family Group Record - FamilySearch™ International Genealogical Index v5.0
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.

Life Timeline

1655

Birth of John Roberts in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1714

Death of John Roberts in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Roberts

This ancestor line traces from Pynest, Essex Co., England (1524) to Ipswich, Essex Co., England (1655) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Roberts (1655–1714) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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.