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John Thurston 1692–1751

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Thurston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Jun 1692 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Died 27 May 1751 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
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Researchers connected through John Thurston 1692–1751

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Thurston 1692–1751

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Biography

The story of John Thurston began in 1692 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. John Thurston married dorothy woodman. John Thurston passed away in 1751 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America.

Sources

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    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1692
Birth of John Thurston in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1751
Death of John Thurston in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Death
1751
Burial of John Thurston in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Thurston

This ancestor line traces from Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1635) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1692) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Thurston (1692–1751) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. 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 3 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 Thurston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Thurston PTP
1692–1751
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1667–1735
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
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John Thurston's Descendants

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John Thurston PTP 1692–1751