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John Valentine 1670–1724

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Valentine in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 28 Dec 1670 · Bencliffe Hall, Eccles, Lancashire, England
Died 1 Feb 1724 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Spouse Mary Lynde
Children Edmond Valentine, Edmund Valentine, Elizabeth Valentine, John Valentine, Mary Valentine, Samuel Valentine, Thomas Valentine

Researchers connected through John Valentine 1670–1724

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Valentine 1670–1724

Biography

In 1670, John Valentine entered the world in Bencliffe Hall, Eccles, Lancashire, England. John Valentine married mary lynde, and had children including edmond valentine, edmund valentine, elizabeth valentine, john valentine, mary valentine, samuel valentine, thomas valentine. John Valentine passed away in 1724 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1670
Birth of John Valentine in Bencliffe Hall, Eccles, Lancashire, England
Birth
1724
Death of John Valentine in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Valentine

This ancestor line traces from Bentcliff, Cheshire, England (1613) to Bencliffe Hall, Eccles, England (1670) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Valentine (1670–1724) was born in Bencliffe Hall, Eccles, Lancashire, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. 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 3 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 Valentine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Valentine PTP
1670–1724
Bencliffe Hall, Eccles, Lancashire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Valentine's Descendants

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JV
John Valentine PTP 1670–1724
  1. 1. Samuel Valentine PTP 1702–1781
    1. 1. Lynde Valentine PTP 1729–1773