John Swain 1638–1708
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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Swain in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Swain 1638–1708
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Swain was born in 1638 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of richard swain and anna spofford. John Swain passed away in 1708 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Swain
This ancestor line traces from Barton, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1638) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Swain (1638–1708) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 5 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 Swain's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record