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John Tower 1639–1693

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Tower in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 Bef 13 Dec 1639 · Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 30 Aug 1693 · Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father John Tower
Mother Margaret Ibrook (1620–1700)
Spouse Sarah Harding
Siblings Benjamin Tower, Elizabeth Tower, Hannah Tower, Ibrook Tower, Jemima Tower, Jeremiah Tower, Jonathan Tower, Samuel Tower, Sarah Tower

Researchers connected through John Tower 1639–1693

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Tower 1639–1693

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Sarah Harding
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Tower began in 1639 in Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony. John Tower married sarah harding. John Tower passed away in 1693 in Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

Life Timeline

1639
Birth of John Tower in Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1693
Death of John Tower in Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Tower

This ancestor line traces from Titleshall, Norfolk, England (1492) to Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts (1639) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Tower (1639–1693) was born in Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay. 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 7 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 Tower's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Tower PTP
1639–1693
Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
John Tower PTP
1639–1693
Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Margaret Ibrook PTP
1620–1700
Southwold, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
John Tower PTP
1639–1693
Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Margaret Ibrook PTP
1620–1700
Southwold, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown

John Tower's Descendants

1.
JT
John Tower PTP 1639–1693