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John Wildes 1618–1705

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Wildes 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 May 1618 · Herefordshire, England
Died 14 May 1705 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Sir William John Wildes
Siblings Alice Wildes, Elizabeth Phoebe Wildes, Ephraim Wildes, John Wilde, John Wildes, Martha Wildes, Richardus Wilde, Sarah Wildes, William Wildes, William Wildes Ii, William Wildey

Researchers connected through John Wildes 1618–1705

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Wildes 1618–1705

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Wildes was born in 1618 in Herefordshire, England, the child of sir william john wildes. John Wildes passed away in 1705 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of John Wildes in Herefordshire, England
Birth
1705
Death of John Wildes in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wildes

This ancestor line traces from Sudbury, Suffolk, England (1505) to Herefordshire, England (1618) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Wildes (1618–1705) was born in Herefordshire, England and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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.

John Wildes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wildes PTP
1618–1705
Herefordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Wildes's Descendants

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John Wildes PTP 1618–1705