Who was John Southwick?

John Southwick (1689–1771) was born in Salem, Massachusetts and died in Salem, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Southwick 1689–1771

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Dec 1689 · Salem, Massachusetts

Died 7 Oct 1771 · Salem, Massachusetts

Father Lawrence Southwick

Mother Cassandra Burrell

Siblings Anna Southwick, David Southwick, Deborah Southwick, Elizabeth Southwick, Hopestill Southwick, John Southwick, Josiah Southwick, Lawrence Southwick, Mary Sarah Southwick, Mary Southwick, Mary Trask, Provided Gaskill

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Lawrence Southwick

Cassandra Burrell

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Biography

The story of John Southwick began in 1689 in Salem, Massachusetts. John Southwick passed away in 1771 in Salem, Massachusetts.

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

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1689

Birth of John Southwick in Salem, Massachusetts

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1771

Death of John Southwick in Salem, Massachusetts

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: John Southwick (1689–1771) was born in Salem, Massachusetts and died in Salem, Massachusetts. 3 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, 3 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Southwick PTP

1689–1771

Salem, Massachusetts