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John Weeks 1830–1901

Public Tree Person

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Weeks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Jan 1830 · Charlotteville, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada
Died 13 Jan 1901 · Tillsonburg, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Father Joseph H Weeks
Mother Charity Kern
Spouse Adaliza James
Children Hatty Jane Weeks, James Weeks

Researchers connected through John Weeks 1830–1901

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Biography

The story of John Weeks began in 1830 in Charlotteville, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada. In 1851, John Weeks resided in Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. In 1861, John Weeks resided in Middleton, Norfolk, Canada West, Canada. John Weeks married adaliza james, sarah ann ford, and had children including hatty jane weeks, james weeks. John Weeks passed away in 1901 in Tillsonburg, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia

  2. 2
    Census 1861 Census of Canada

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    Census 1871 Census of Canada

  4. 4
    Census 1881 Census of Canada

  5. 5
    Census 1891 Census of Canada

  6. 6
    Burial Records Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Census Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942

  9. 9
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  10. 10
    Record Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1952

Life Timeline

1830
Birth of John Weeks in Charlotteville, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada
Birth
1851
John Weeks resided here in Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Residence
1861
John Weeks resided here in Middleton, Norfolk, Canada West, Canada
Residence
1871
John Weeks resided here in Middleton, Norfolk North, Ontario
Residence
1881
John Weeks resided here in Middleton, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
Residence
1891
John Weeks resided here in Middleton, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
Residence
1901
Death of John Weeks in Middleton Twp., Norfolk Co., Ontario Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Weeks

This ancestor line traces from Wimpstone, Devonshire, England (1089) to Charlotteville, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada (1830) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Weeks (1830–1901) was born in Charlotteville, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada and died in Tillsonburg, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada. 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 (A) 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 21 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 Weeks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Weeks PTP
1830–1901
Charlotteville, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Weeks's Descendants

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John Weeks PTP 1830–1901