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John Winter 1667–1748

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Winter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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 4 independent trees

Born 17 Sep 1667 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 25 Jun 1748 · Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Father John Winter
Mother Hannah Cutler
Spouse Abigail Smith (1744–1818)
Children Mary Winter
Siblings Elizabeth Winter, Mary Winter

Researchers connected through John Winter 1667–1748

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Winter 1667–1748

Immediate Family

Biography

John Winter was born in 1667 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john winter and hannah cutler. John Winter married abigail smith, and had children including mary winter. John Winter passed away in 1748 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

Life Timeline

1667
Birth of John Winter in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1748
Death of John Winter in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Winter

This ancestor line traces from White Notley, Essex, England (1245) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1667) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Winter (1667–1748) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, USA. 4 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, 4 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 15 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 Winter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Winter PTP
1667–1748
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Winter's Descendants

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John Winter PTP 1667–1748 m. Abigail Smith PTP 1744–1818