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John Wildes 1715–1760

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Wildes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 NOV 1715 · Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Died 28 OCT 1760 · Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Father (1690–1750)
Mother Phebe Perkins (1690–1765)
Spouse
Children , ,
Siblings , , , , , , ,
Records
Walter Goodwin Davis, <i>"Book of … Walter Goodwin Davis, <i>"Book of …

Researchers connected through John Wildes 1715–1760

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Immediate Family

Parents
Phebe Perkins
1690–1765
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

The story of John Wildes began in 1715 in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex). John Wildes married sarah rogers, and had children including ephraim wildes, phebe wildes, sarah wildes. John Wildes passed away in 1760 in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Walter Goodwin Davis, <i>"Book of Wild, Wilds, Wildes of Topsfield, Mas

  2. 2
    Record Walter Goodwin Davis, <i>"Book of Wild, Wilds, Wildes of Topsfield, Massachusetts (Dudley Wildes - 1759 -1820)"</i> (The Anthoensen Press - Portland Maine - 1959)

Life Timeline

1715
Birth of John Wildes in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Birth
1760
Death of John Wildes in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wildes

This ancestor line traces from of Bovingdon, Hertsfordshire, England (1459) to Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex) (1715) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wildes (1715–1760) was born in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex) and died in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex). 5 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, 5 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 9 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

Phebe Perkins
1690–1765 · Mother

John Wildes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wildes PTP
1715–1760
Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Parents
Unknown
Phebe Perkins PTP
1690–1765
Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
PTP
1662–1714
Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)

John Wildes's Descendants

1.
JW
John Wildes PTP 1715–1760