Who was John Willson?

John Willson (1682–1759) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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John I Wilson \ Willson 1682–1759

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Willson 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: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 23 Feb 1682 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 24 Dec 1759 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Joseph Wilson Or Willson

Mother Sarah Ann Salem Witch Trials Lord

Spouse Mercy Wright

Children John Jr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Wilson Or Willson

Sarah Ann Salem Witch Trials Lord

Spouse(s)

Mercy Wright

Children

John Jr

Biography

John I Wilson, Willson was born in 1682 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joseph wilson or willson and sarah ann salem witch trials lord. John I Wilson, Willson married mercy wright, and had children including john willson jr. John I Wilson, Willson passed away in 1759 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1682

Birth of John I Wilson, Willson in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1759

Death of John I Wilson, Willson in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Willson

This ancestor line traces from Cross Hill House, St. Bees, Cumberland, England (1519) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1682) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Willson (1682–1759) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) 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 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.