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John STANTON 1665–1755

Public Tree Person

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John STANTON in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 May 1665 · Stonington, New London, CT
Died 13 May 1755 · Preston City, New London, CT
Father John Stanton
Mother Hannah Thompson (1645–1713)

Researchers connected through John STANTON 1665–1755

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1665, John STANTON entered the world in Stonington, New London, CT, born to john stanton and hannah thompson. John STANTON passed away in 1755 in Preston City, New London, CT.

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Life Timeline

1665
Birth of John STANTON in Stonington, New London, CT
Birth
1755
Death of John STANTON in Preston City, New London, CT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John STANTON

This ancestor line traces from Hartford, Hartford County, Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States of America (1643) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA (1665) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John STANTON (1665–1755) was born in Stonington, New London, CT and died in Preston City, New London, CT. 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 (B) 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 2 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 STANTON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John STANTON PTP
1665–1755
Stonington, New London, CT
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Thompson PTP
1645–1713
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Anthony Thompson PTP
1612–1648
Lenham, Kent, England
Unknown

John STANTON's Descendants

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John STANTON PTP 1665–1755