John Torrey (1734–1808) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Boston, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Torrey 1734–1808

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1734 · Boston, Massachusetts

Died 9 Feb 1808 · Boston, Massachusetts

Father William Torrey

Mother Bethiah Bass

Spouse Susannah Bowditch

Children Bethiah Torrey, William Torrey

Siblings Abigail Torrey, Benjamin Torrey, Bethiah Torrey Man, Ebenezer Torrey, Esther Torrey, Jonathan Torrey, Maj Joseph Torrey, Mary Torrey, Samuel Torrey, William Torrey Jr

Records

Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Boston, Massachusetts, Birth Index

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Biography

The story of John Torrey began in 1734 in Boston, Massachusetts. John Torrey married susannah bowditch, and had children including bethiah torrey, william torrey. John Torrey passed away in 1808 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Life Timeline

1734

Birth of John Torrey in Boston, Massachusetts

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1808

Death of John Torrey in Boston, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Torrey

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Boston, Massachusetts (1734) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Torrey (1734–1808) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Boston, Massachusetts. 3 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, 3 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 18 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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