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John Winthrop, 1587–1649

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Winthrop, 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 JAN 1587 · Groton, Suffolk Co., England
Died 26 MAR 1649 · Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America
Father Adam Winthrop (1498–1562)
Mother Ann Browne
Spouse Margaret Tyndal
Children John Winthrop, Mary Winthrop
Siblings Anne Winthrop, Jane Winthrop, Lucy Winthrop

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Biography

John Winthrop, was born in 1587 in Groton, Suffolk Co., England, the child of adam winthrop and ann browne. John Winthrop, married margaret tyndal, mary forth, thomasine clopton, and had children including john winthrop, mary winthrop. John Winthrop, passed away in 1649 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America.

Sources

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    Record Book, Online Digital - Evidences of The Winthrops of Groton County, Suffolk, England

Life Timeline

1587
Birth of John Winthrop, in Groton, Suffolk Co., England
Birth
1649
Death of John Winthrop, in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Winthrop,

This ancestor line traces from Lavenham, Suffolk, England (1466) to Groton, Suffolk, England (1587) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Winthrop, (1587–1649) was born in Groton, Suffolk Co., England and died in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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John Winthrop,'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Winthrop, PTP
1587–1649
Groton, Suffolk Co., England
Parents
Adam Winthrop PTP
1498–1562
Lavenham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Grandparents
Adam Winthrop PTP
1498–1562
Lavenham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Winthrop,'s Descendants

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John Winthrop, PTP 1587–1649