John Taylor (1717–1802) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, MA and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Taylor 1717–1802

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Apr 1717 · Eastham, Barnstable, MA

Died 19 May 1802 · Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Taylor

Mother Abigail Hopkins

Spouse Phebe Higgins (1723–1755)

Children Abigail Twin Taylor, Benjamin Taylor, David Taylor, Edward Taylor, Eunice Taylor, John Taylor, Jonathan Taylor, Lydia Taylor, Mary Taylor, Phebe Twin Taylor, Rebecca Taylor

Siblings Abigal Taylor, Abigial Taylor, Anne Taylor, Edward Taylor, Mary Taylor

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Biography

In 1717, John Taylor entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, MA, born to john taylor and abigail hopkins. John Taylor married phebe higgins, susannah higgins, and had children including abigail twin taylor, benjamin taylor, david taylor, edward taylor, eunice taylor, john taylor, jonathan taylor, lydia taylor, mary taylor, phebe twin taylor, rebecca taylor. John Taylor passed away in 1802 in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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1717

Birth of John Taylor in Eastham, Barnstable, MA

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1802

Death of John Taylor in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, MA (1717) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Taylor (1717–1802) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, MA and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 (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 6 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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