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John White 1600–1684

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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7 researchers on YourRoots have John White in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 13 Jul 1600 · Shalford, Essex, England

Died 23 Jan 1684 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America

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and 6 more tree owners connected with John White 1600–1684

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Biography

The story of John White began in 1600 in Shalford, Essex, England. John White married mary leavitt, and had children including joanna white. John White passed away in 1684 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Birth of John White in Shalford, Essex, England

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1684

Death of John White in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John White

This ancestor line traces from Bigorre, Pyrenees Atlantique, FRANCE (1020) to Shalford, Braintree, Essex, ENGLAND (1600) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John White (1600–1684) was born in Shalford, Essex, England and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America. 7 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, 7 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 26 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.

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John White PTP

1600–1684

Shalford, Essex, England