John Roberts 1655–1714
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Roberts 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Roberts 1655–1714
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1655, John Roberts entered the world in Ipswich, Essex Co., England, born to robert thomas roberts and susan downing. John Roberts had children including ebenezer roberts, susanna roberts. John Roberts passed away in 1714 in Gloucester, Massachusetts (Essex).
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Ancestry Family Tree
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3Record Family Group Record - FamilySearch™ International Genealogical Index v5.0
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4Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.
Life Timeline
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Roberts (1655–1714) was born in Ipswich, Essex Co., England and died in Gloucester, Massachusetts (Essex). 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 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.
Related Records
John Roberts's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record