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JOHN WAITE 1653–1716

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 WAITE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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, with linked records

Born 1 Nov 1653 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 4 Mar 1716 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Richard Waite
Spouse Mary Woodward Waite
Children Rebeccca Susannah Buchanan

Researchers connected through JOHN WAITE 1653–1716

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Biography

The story of JOHN WAITE began in 1653 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. JOHN WAITE married mary woodward waite, and had children including rebeccca susannah buchanan. JOHN WAITE passed away in 1716 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of JOHN WAITE in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1716
Death of JOHN WAITE in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JOHN WAITE

This ancestor line traces from England (1604) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1653) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

JOHN WAITE (1653–1716) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boston, Suffolk, 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.
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 WAITE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
JOHN WAITE PTP
1653–1716
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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JOHN WAITE's Descendants

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JOHN WAITE PTP 1653–1716