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John Royce 1663–1724

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Royce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees

Born 9 NOV 1663 · Norwich, New London, CT
Died 29 NOV 1724 · Mansfield, Tolland, CT
Father Jonathan Royce (1637–1690)
Mother Deborah Calkins
Siblings Abiah Royce, Abigail Royce, Daniel Royce, David Royce, Deborah Royce, Elizabeth Royce, Hannah Royce, Jonathan Royce, Mary Royce, Ruth Calkins, Sarah Royce
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Royce began in 1663 in Norwich, New London, CT. John Royce passed away in 1724 in Mansfield, Tolland, CT.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1663
Birth of John Royce in Norwich, New London, CT
Birth
1724
Death of John Royce in Mansfield, Tolland, CT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Royce

This ancestor line traces from Chepstow,,Monmouthshire,Wales (1570) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States (1663) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Royce (1663–1724) was born in Norwich, New London, CT and died in Mansfield, Tolland, CT. 3 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, 3 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 4 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

Jonathan Royce
1637–1690 · Father
Deborah Calkins
Mother

John Royce's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Royce PTP
1663–1724
Norwich, New London, CT
Parents
Jonathan Royce PTP
1637–1690
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Royce's Descendants

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JR
John Royce PTP 1663–1724