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John (Scribner) Scriven 1623–1675

Public Tree Person

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Scriven in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 independent trees

Born 27 OCT 1623 · Wem, Diocese of Lichfield, Shropshire, England
Died 2 Oct 1675 · Dover, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Sir Thomas Screven Skriven Scribner Scriven
Mother Margaret Corbett Scriven
Spouse Abigail Ursula Kimball
Children Abigail Severance, Benjamin Severance, Elizabeth Scriven Severence, Ephraim Severance, John Severance, Mary Severance
Siblings Ret Scriven, Richard Scriven, Robert , Thomas Scriven

Researchers connected through John Scriven 1623–1675

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Biography

The story of John (Scribner) Scriven began in 1623 in Wem, Diocese of Lichfield, Shropshire, England. John (Scribner) Scriven married abigail ursula kimball, and had children including abigail severance, benjamin severance, elizabeth scriven severence, ephraim severance, john severance, mary severance. John (Scribner) Scriven passed away in 1675 in Dover, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1623
Birth of John (Scribner) Scriven in Wem, Diocese of Lichfield, Shropshire, England
Birth
1635
John (Scribner) Scriven was married in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1649
John (Scribner) Scriven was married in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, British Colonial America
Marriage
1656
John (Scribner) Scriven was married in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA
Marriage
1656
John (Scribner) Scriven was married in Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Marriage
1664
John (Scribner) Scriven was married in Dover, Starfford Co., New Hampshire
Marriage
1664
John (Scribner) Scriven was married in Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1675
John (Scribner) Scriven was married in Dover, Strafford Co., New Hampshire
Marriage
1675
Death of John (Scribner) Scriven in Dover, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Scriven

This ancestor line traces from Moreton Corbet, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England (1579) to Wem, Diocese of Lichfield, Shropshire, England (1623) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Scriven (1623–1675) was born in Wem, Diocese of Lichfield, Shropshire, England and died in Dover, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) 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 2 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 Scriven's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John (Scribner) Scriven PTP
1623–1675
Wem, Diocese of Lichfield, Shropshire, England
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Grandparents
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John Scriven's Descendants

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John (Scribner) Scriven PTP 1623–1675
  1. 1. Benjamin Severance PTP 1654–1717
  2. 2. Ephraim Severance PTP 1656–1734