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John Waters 1640–1706

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 Waters in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1640 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 Feb 1706 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Richard Waters (1604–1676)
Mother Rejoice Joyce Plaise
Siblings Abigail Waters, Daughter Waters, Eliza Waters, Ezekiel Waters, Hannah Waters, James Waters, Martha Waters, Mary Waters, Phebe Waters, Phoebe Waters, Sarah Waters Petitioned For Accused Witch Descendent Edward, Susanna A Waters, William Waters

Researchers connected through John Waters 1640–1706

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Waters 1640–1706

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1640, John Waters entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to richard waters and rejoice joyce plaise. John Waters passed away in 1706 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1640
Birth of John Waters in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1706
Death of John Waters in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Waters

This ancestor line traces from St Botolph Aldgate, London, London, England, United Kingdom (1546) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1640) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Waters (1640–1706) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salem, Essex, 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 4 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 Waters's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Waters PTP
1640–1706
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Richard Waters PTP
1604–1676
Aldersgate, London, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Waters's Descendants

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John Waters PTP 1640–1706