John Reed Thomas Sparrow 1601–1675
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19 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 19 independent trees, with linked records
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 charity sparrow, elizabeth sparrow, mary sparrow, solomon sparrow, thomas sparrow, thomas sparrow jr a fearless quaker preacher. John Reed Thomas Sparrow passed away in 1675 in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.
Sources
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1Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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2Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Probate/Wills North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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5Marriage Records Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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6Probate/Wills Maryland, U.S., Calendar of Wills
Life Timeline
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.
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. 19 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, 19 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.
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John Sparrow's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record