John Winchester 1644–1718
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Winchester in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Winchester 1644–1718
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Biography
The story of John Winchester began in 1644 in Hingham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony. In 1634, John Winchester established residence. John Winchester married joanna stevens, and had children including benjamin winchester, ebeneezer winchester, henry winchester, joanna winchester, john winchester ill, jonathan winchester, mary winchester, mehetabel winchester, stephen winchester. John Winchester passed away in 1718 in Brookline, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts.
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1Record FamilySearch Family Tree
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2Record Filae Family Trees
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3Record Geni World Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Winchester
This ancestor line traces from Grimston, Norfolk, England (1490) to Cranbrook, Kent, England (1573) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Winchester (1644–1718) was born in Hingham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Brookline, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts. 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 4 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 Winchester's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record