YourRoots by Genomelink

John Webster 1605–1646

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 18 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 18 trees
Death year and location consistent across 18 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

18 researchers on YourRoots have John Webster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 18 independent trees

Born 27 Jan 1605 · Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Died 4 Nov 1646 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Gov John B Webster 5Th Governor Of The Colony Conn
Mother Agnes Ellen Smith Webster
Spouse Mary Ann Shatswell M 1627 Webster M 1647 Emery
Children Abigail Webster, Elizabeth Webster, Hannah Webster, Isaac Webster, Israel Webster, John Jr Webster, Mary Webster, Nathan Webster, Sarah Webster, Stephen Webster, Thomas Webster
Siblings Annis Avis Webster, Arthur Webster, Avis 1 Webster, Avis 2 Webster, Avis Webster, Elizabeth Webster, Elizabeth Webster Markham, Faith Webster, Gov John B Webster 5Th Governor Of The Colony Conn, Hannah Webster Dustin, Henry Webster, Jane Webster, John Webster, Margaret Margery Leigh, Margaret Mary Webster Hunt, Margaret Webster Arr 1630 1633, Mary Marie Webster Hunt, Mary Webster, Matthew Webster, Robert Webster, Robert Webster Lieutenant, Son Webster, Stephan Webster, Thomas Webster, William Webster

Researchers connected through John Webster 1605–1646

and 17 more tree owners connected with John Webster 1605–1646

Biography

John Webster was born in 1605 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, the child of gov john b webster 5th governor of the colony conn and agnes ellen smith webster. John Webster married mary ann shatswell m 1627 webster m 1647 emery, and had children including abigail webster, elizabeth webster, hannah webster, isaac webster, israel webster, john jr webster, mary webster, nathan webster, sarah webster, stephen webster, thomas webster. John Webster passed away in 1646 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  6. 6
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  8. 8
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  9. 9
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  10. 10
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  11. 11
    Baptism Records Wales, Select Births and Baptisms

  12. 12
    Census Massachusetts Census

  13. 13
    Record Massachusetts Applications of Freemen, 1630-91

  14. 14
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  15. 15
    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1605
Birth of John Webster in Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Birth
1605
Birth of John Webster in Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Birth
1605
Birth of John Webster in Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Birth
1646
Death of John Webster in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1646
Death of John Webster in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1646
Death of John Webster in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1648
John Webster was married in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Webster

This ancestor line traces from England? (1460) to Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1605) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Webster (1605–1646) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 18 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, 18 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 6 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 Webster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Webster PTP
1605–1646
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Webster's Descendants

1.
JW
John Webster PTP 1605–1646
  1. 1. Hannah Webster PTP 1635–1707