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John Tinkham 1689–1730

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Tinkham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 MAR 1689 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 MAY 1730 · Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Helkiah Tinkham (1655–1731)
Mother Helkiah Tinkham (1655–1731)
Spouse Anne Gray (1691–1730)
Children Ann Tinkham, Edward Tinkham, Ephraim Tinkham, John Tinkham, Joseph Tinkham, Mary Tinkham
Siblings Caleb Tinkham, Ebenezer Tinkham, Helkiah Tinkham, Jacob Tinkham, Mary Tinkham, Peter Tinkham, Ruth Tinkham Cobb, Sarah Tinkham
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records 28.ftw World Family Tree Vol. 32 …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Anne Gray

Biography

In 1689, John Tinkham entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to helkiah tinkham and helkiah tinkham. John Tinkham married anne gray, and had children including ann tinkham, edward tinkham, ephraim tinkham, john tinkham, joseph tinkham, mary tinkham. John Tinkham passed away in 1730 in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  5. 5
    Record 28.ftw

  6. 6
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 32 (Disk #2), Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1689
Birth of John Tinkham in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1730
Death of John Tinkham in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Tinkham

This ancestor line traces from Hawkedon, Suffolk, England (1482) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1689) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Tinkham (1689–1730) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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.
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

Helkiah Tinkham
1655–1731 · Father
Helkiah Tinkham
1655–1731 · Mother

John Tinkham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Tinkham PTP
1689–1730
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Helkiah Tinkham PTP
1655–1731
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Helkiah Tinkham PTP
1655–1731
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Tinkham's Descendants

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John Tinkham PTP 1689–1730 m. Anne Gray PTP 1691–1730
  1. 1. Edward Tinkham PTP 1720–1793
  2. 2. Mary Tinkham PTP 1718–1730