John Simmons 1704–1774
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Simmons 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1704, John Simmons entered the world in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America, born to william simmons and abigail church. John Simmons married comfort shaw, and had children including sarah simmons. John Simmons passed away in 1774 in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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6Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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7Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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8Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
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9Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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10Military Rhode Island Colonial War Servicemen, 1740-62
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11Record History of the Simmons family
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Simmons
This ancestor line traces from Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1672) to Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1704) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Simmons (1704–1774) was born in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America and died in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America. 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 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.
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John Simmons's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record