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John Underwood 1583–1631

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Apr 1583 · Lamarsh, Essex, England

Died 19 Apr 1631 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Underwood

Mother Elizabeth Salmon

Siblings Agnes Underwood, Briget Underwood, Daniel Underwood, Edmund Gunter, Eli Underwood, Henry Underwood, Maria Underwood, Mary Underwood, Thomas Underwood

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Underwood

Elizabeth Salmon

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Underwood began in 1583 in Lamarsh, Essex, England. John Underwood passed away in 1631 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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1583

Birth of John Underwood in Lamarsh, Essex, England

Birth

1631

Death of John Underwood in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Underwood

This ancestor line traces from Lamarsh, Essex, England (1550) to Lamarsh, Essex, England (1583) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Underwood (1583–1631) was born in Lamarsh, Essex, England and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 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 2 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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