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John Salisbury 1778–1865

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Salisbury in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 2 independent trees

Born 30 Mar 1778 · Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died 3 Jan 1865 · Wills, La Porte, Indiana, USA
Father Nathan Salisbury
Mother Abigail Stone
Siblings Ambrose Salisbury, Cynthia Salisbury, David Salisbury, Joseph Martin Salisbury, Mary Lucinda Salisbury, Nancy Ann Salisbury, Nathan Salisbury, Phebe Salisbury, Sally Salisbury, Waitee Salisbury

Researchers connected through John Salisbury 1778–1865

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

John Salisbury was born in 1778 in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, the child of nathan salisbury and abigail stone. John Salisbury passed away in 1865 in Wills, La Porte, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1778
Birth of John Salisbury in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1865
Death of John Salisbury in Wills, La Porte, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Salisbury

This ancestor line traces from Towneley Hall, Lancashire, England (1415) to Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1778) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Salisbury (1778–1865) was born in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Wills, La Porte, Indiana, USA. 2 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, 2 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 13 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 Salisbury's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Salisbury PTP
1778–1865
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Grandparents
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John Salisbury's Descendants

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John Salisbury PTP 1778–1865