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John Wilson 1694–1706

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 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 Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 Jan 1694 · Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, American Colony
Died 27 Jan 1706 · Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, American Colony
Father Benjamin WILSON (1670–1750)
Mother Elizabeth Sprague
Siblings Abigail Wilson, Ammi Wilson, Benjamin J Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Bethiah Wilson, Chloe Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Ezekiel Willson, Francis Wilson, Hannah Wilson, John Wilson, Jonathan Wilson Willson, Lucas Wilson, Mary Wilson, Nathaniel G Willson, Rebeckah Willson, Ruth Wilson, Samuel Wilson, Sarah Wilson

Researchers connected through John Wilson 1694–1706

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Wilson 1694–1706

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1694, John Wilson entered the world in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, American Colony, born to benjamin wilson and elizabeth sprague. John Wilson passed away in 1706 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, American Colony.

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Life Timeline

1694
Birth of John Wilson in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, American Colony
Birth
1706
Death of John Wilson in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, American Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Wellsbourne, Lincolnshire, England (1542) to Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, American Colony (1694) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wilson (1694–1706) was born in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, American Colony and died in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, American Colony. 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 5 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 Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wilson PTP
1694–1706
Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, American Colony
Parents
Benjamin WILSON PTP
1670–1750
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Wilson's Descendants

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John Wilson PTP 1694–1706