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John Washburn 1620–1686

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Washburn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Nov 1620 · Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England
Died 12 Nov 1686 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Washbourne
Mother Margery
Spouse Elizabeth Mitchell
Children Benjamin Washburn, Elizabeth Dna Washburn, James Washburn, Jane Washburn, John Dna Washburn, Jonathan Washburn, Joseph Washburn, Mary Washburn, Samuel Dna Washburn, Sarah Washburn, Thomas Washburn
Siblings Philip Washborne

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Biography

John Washburn was born in 1620 in Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England, the child of john washbourne and margery. John Washburn married elizabeth mitchell, and had children including benjamin washburn, elizabeth dna washburn, james washburn, jane washburn, john dna washburn, jonathan washburn, joseph washburn, mary washburn, samuel dna washburn, sarah washburn, thomas washburn. John Washburn passed away in 1686 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  7. 7
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  8. 8
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

Life Timeline

1620
Birth of John Washburn in Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England
Birth
1686
Death of John Washburn in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Washburn

This ancestor line traces from Gloucestershire, England (1227) to Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England (1620) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Washburn (1620–1686) was born in Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 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 9 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 Washburn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Washburn PTP
1620–1686
Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Washburn's Descendants

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John Washburn PTP 1620–1686