John Ernest Steinbeck 1862–1935
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Steinbeck in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Steinbeck 1862–1935
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Ernest Steinbeck began in 1862 in Florida. In 1870, John Ernest Steinbeck resided in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. In 1880, John Ernest Steinbeck resided in Hollister, San Benito, California, United States. John Ernest Steinbeck married olive b hamilton, and had children including elizabeth a steinback, john steinbeck, mary b steinback, olive esther steinbeck. John Ernest Steinbeck passed away in 1935 in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1920 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Steinbeck
This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1501) to Florida, USA (1862) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Steinbeck (1862–1935) was born in Florida and died in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California, USA. 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 13 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.
Related Records
John Steinbeck's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record