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John Still Winthrop 1720–1776

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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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jan 1720 · Boston
Died 6 Jun 1776 · New London, CT
Father John Winthrop
Mother Ann Dudley
Spouse Jane Borland
Children Anne Winthrop, Benjamin Winthrop, Elizabeth Winthrop, Francis Bayard Winthrop, Jane Winthrop, John Winthrop, Joseph Winthrop, Margaret S Winthrop, Mary Winthrop, Robert Winthrop, Thomas Lindall Winthrop, William Winthrop

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Biography

In 1720, John Still Winthrop entered the world in Boston, born to john winthrop and ann dudley. John Still Winthrop married jane borland, and had children including anne winthrop, benjamin winthrop, elizabeth winthrop, francis bayard winthrop, jane winthrop, john winthrop, joseph winthrop, margaret s winthrop, mary winthrop, robert winthrop, thomas lindall winthrop, william winthrop. John Still Winthrop passed away in 1776 in New London, CT.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1720
Birth of John Still Winthrop in Boston
Birth
1776
Death of John Still Winthrop in New London, CT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Winthrop

This ancestor line traces from France (1085) to Boston (1720) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Winthrop (1720–1776) was born in Boston and died in New London, CT. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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John Winthrop's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Still Winthrop PTP
1720–1776
Boston
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Grandparents
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John Winthrop's Descendants

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John Still Winthrop PTP 1720–1776