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John Wiseman 1685–1736

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
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Wiseman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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, with linked records

Born 04 Apr 1685 · Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died 27 Mar 1736 · Mildenhall, Suffolk, England
Father John Wiseman
Mother Jonet Janet Graves Greive
Spouse Margaret Petrie
Children Alexander Wiseman
Siblings David Wiseman

Researchers connected through John Wiseman 1685–1736

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Wiseman 1685–1736

Biography

The story of John Wiseman began in 1685 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1685, John Wiseman resided in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. John Wiseman married margaret petrie, and had children including alexander wiseman. John Wiseman passed away in 1736 in Mildenhall, Suffolk, England.

Sources

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    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of John Wiseman in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Birth
1685
John Wiseman was baptized in, Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
Baptism
1685
John Wiseman resided here in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Residence
1736
Death of John Wiseman in Mildenhall, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wiseman

This ancestor line traces from Barkham, Berkshire, England (1475) to Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland (1685) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wiseman (1685–1736) was born in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Mildenhall, Suffolk, England. 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 8 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 Wiseman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wiseman PTP
1685–1736
Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
John Wiseman PTP
1685–1736
Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
John Wiseman PTP
1685–1736
Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Wiseman's Descendants

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John Wiseman PTP 1685–1736