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John Wilcox 1704–1791

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Wilcox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1704 · Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Died 21 Oct 1791 · Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Hannah Sheather (1681–1751)
Spouse Martha Coe (1712–1798)
Children Rebeckah Wilcox

Researchers connected through John Wilcox 1704–1791

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Immediate Family

Biography

John Wilcox was born in 1704 in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States, the child of hannah sheather. John Wilcox married martha coe, and had children including rebeckah wilcox. John Wilcox passed away in 1791 in Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of John Wilcox in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1791
Death of John Wilcox in Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wilcox

This ancestor line traces from Guilford, New Haven Co., CT (1681) to Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1704) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wilcox (1704–1791) was born in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States and died in Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 (C) 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 2 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 Wilcox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wilcox PTP
1704–1791
Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Hannah Sheather PTP
1681–1751
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Sheather PTP
1651–1721
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Wilcox's Descendants

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John Wilcox PTP 1704–1791 m. Martha Coe PTP 1712–1798