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John Wheaton 1682–1706

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 Wheaton 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Aug 1682 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 20 Feb 1706 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Wheaton
Mother Elizabeth Thurber
Siblings Charity Wheaton, Isaac Wheaton, Israel Wheaton, James Wheaton, Joseph Wheaton, Mary Wheaton, Nathaniel Wheaton, Patience Wheaton, Peter Wheaton, Priscilla Wheaton, Samuel Wheaton

Researchers connected through John Wheaton 1682–1706

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Wheaton 1682–1706

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1682, John Wheaton entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to john wheaton and elizabeth thurber. John Wheaton passed away in 1706 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1682
Birth of John Wheaton in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1706
Death of John Wheaton in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wheaton

This ancestor line traces from Stanton, Lincolnshire, England (1594) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1682) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wheaton (1682–1706) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Wheaton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wheaton PTP
1682–1706
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Wheaton's Descendants

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John Wheaton PTP 1682–1706