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John Stone 1618–1683

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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 14 independent trees

Born 31 Jul 1618 · Nayland, Suffolk, England

Died 5 May 1683 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Gregory Stone (1592–1672)

Mother Lydia Fiske

Siblings Daniel Stone, David Stone, Elizabeth Stone, Samuel Stone, Sarah Stone

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories 164.FTW 270.FTW 2850.ftw 3611.ftw 59.FTW 633.FTW Genealogies of the Families Cushman, … World Family Tree Vol. 64, … World Family Tree Vol. 70, … World Family Tree Vol. 75, … World Family Tree Vol. 87, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gregory Stone

1592–1672

Lydia Fiske

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1618, John Stone entered the world in Nayland, Suffolk, England, born to gregory stone and lydia fiske. John Stone passed away in 1683 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record 164.FTW
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Record 270.FTW
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Record 2850.ftw
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Record 3611.ftw
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Record 59.FTW
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Record 633.FTW
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Record Genealogies of the Families Cushman, Delvey, Maynard, Reed, Spear and Stetson
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 64, Ed. 1
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 70, Ed. 1
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 75, Ed. 1
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 87, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1618

Birth of John Stone in Nayland, Suffolk, England

Birth

1683

Death of John Stone in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Stone

This ancestor line traces from Millent, Warwickshire, England (1000) to Nayland, Suffolk, England (1618) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Stone (1618–1683) was born in Nayland, Suffolk, England and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 14 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, 14 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 23 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.