John Tower 1673–1711
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Tower in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Tower 1673–1711
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1673, John Tower entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Mass, born to ibrook tower and margaret hardin. John Tower married hester canterbury, and had children including ann tower, cornelius tower, elizabeth tower, esther tower, hester tower, john tower, martha tower, mary tower, nehemiah tower. John Tower passed away in 1711 in Cohasset, Plymouth, Mass.
Sources
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1Record 1703.FTW
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2Record 705.ftw
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3Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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4Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Tower
This ancestor line traces from Préaux-Bocage, Calvados, Normandy, France (1004) to New Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1643) across 21 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Tower (1673–1711) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Mass and died in Cohasset, Plymouth, Mass. 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 (A) 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 21 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 Tower's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record