John Wheaton 1650–1737
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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15 researchers on YourRoots have John Wheaton 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Wheaton 1650–1737
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Wheaton began in 1650 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. John Wheaton passed away in 1737 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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4Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wheaton
This ancestor line traces from Cottered, Hertfordshire, England (1489) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1650) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Wheaton (1650–1737) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 15 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, 15 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.
Related Records
John Wheaton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record