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John Snow 1678–1738

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Snow 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 May 1678 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 Oct 1738 · Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States
Father John Snow
Mother Mary Smalley (1647–1699)
Siblings Isaac Snow

Researchers connected through John Snow 1678–1738

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Snow 1678–1738

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1678, John Snow entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to john snow and mary smalley. John Snow passed away in 1738 in Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  6. 6
    Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

  7. 7
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

Life Timeline

1678
Birth of John Snow in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1738
Death of John Snow in Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Snow

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Mass, Massachusetts (1678) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Snow (1678–1738) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States. 4 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, 4 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.

John Snow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Snow PTP
1678–1738
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Snow PTP
1678–1738
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Smalley PTP
1647–1699
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Snow PTP
1678–1738
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Smalley PTP
1647–1699
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

John Snow's Descendants

1.
JS
John Snow PTP 1678–1738