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John Reed Thomas Sparrow 1601–1675

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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15 researchers on YourRoots have John Sparrow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 15 independent trees

Born 27 Mar 1601 · Hastings, Hastings Borough, East Sussex, England
Died 1 Jun 1675 · West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Spouse Elizabeth Marsh (1600–1675)
Children Thomas Sparrow Jr A Fearless Quaker Preacher

Researchers connected through John Sparrow 1601–1675

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of John Reed Thomas Sparrow began in 1601 in Hastings, Hastings Borough, East Sussex, England. John Reed Thomas Sparrow married elizabeth whiteman marsh, and had children including thomas sparrow jr a fearless quaker preacher. John Reed Thomas Sparrow passed away in 1675 in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1601
Birth of John Reed Thomas Sparrow in Hastings, Hastings Borough, East Sussex, England
Birth
1675
Death of John Reed Thomas Sparrow in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sparrow

This ancestor line traces from Chedburgh, Suffolk, England (1523) to Hastings, Hastings Borough, East Sussex, England (1601) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sparrow (1601–1675) was born in Hastings, Hastings Borough, East Sussex, England and died in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States. 15 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 15 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 4 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 Sparrow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Reed Thomas Sparrow PTP
1601–1675
Hastings, Hastings Borough, East Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sparrow's Descendants

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John Reed Thomas Sparrow PTP 1601–1675 m. Elizabeth Whiteman Marsh PTP 1600–1675