John Stiles (1661–1700) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Stiles 1661–1700

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 30 Jun 1661 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 May 1700 · Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Robert Stiles

Mother Elizabeth Frye

Siblings Elizabeth Stiles, Robert Stiles, Samuel Stiles, Timothy Stiles

Records

U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Stiles

Elizabeth Frye

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Stiles began in 1661 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. John Stiles passed away in 1700 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1661

Birth of John Stiles in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1700

Death of John Stiles in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Stiles

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1637) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Stiles (1661–1700) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 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.
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