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John Snow 1700–1766

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Snow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 May 1700 · Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Died 15 Feb 1766 · Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Micajah Snow (1669–1754)
Mother Mercy Young
Spouse Elizabeth Paine
Children Abigail Snow, David Snow, Eli Snow, Enos Snow, Gideon Snow Sr, Hannah Snow, John Snow Jr, Jonathan Snow, Mehitable Snow, Phebe Snow, William Snow
Siblings David Snow, Jesse Snow, Jonathan Snow, Mercy Snow, Micajah Snow, Phebe Snow, Ruth Snow, Stephen Snow

Researchers connected through John Snow 1700–1766

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Biography

In 1700, John Snow entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, MA, born to micajah snow and mercy young. John Snow married elizabeth paine, hannah merrick, and had children including abigail snow, david snow, eli snow, enos snow, gideon snow sr, hannah snow, john snow jr, jonathan snow, mehitable snow, phebe snow, william snow. John Snow passed away in 1766 in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  2. 2
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1700
Birth of John Snow in Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Birth
1700
Birth of John Snow in Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Birth
1765
John Snow - Probate in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Probate
1766
John Snow resided here in Barnstable, Massachessetts, New England
Residence
1766
Death of John Snow in Harwich Barnstable MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Snow

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, MA (1700) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Snow (1700–1766) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, MA and died in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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
1700–1766
Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Parents
Micajah Snow PTP
1669–1754
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Unknown
Grandparents
Stephen Snow PTP
1636–1705
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Snow's Descendants

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JS
John Snow PTP 1700–1766
  1. 1. Jonathan Snow PTP 1730–1796