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John Wood 1614–1670

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

Born 11 Sep 1614 · Burwash, Sussex, , England
Died 11 Mar 1670 · Burwash, Sussex, England
Father Richard Wood (1583–1653)
Mother Martha Foorde
Spouse Katherine Bertwisle
Children Elizabeth Ann Wood, John Wood, Mary Wood, Susanna Wood
Siblings Benjamin Awood, Child Wood, Deborra Wood, John Awood, Mary Wood, Richard Wood, Ruth Wood, Thomas Awood

Researchers connected through John Wood 1614–1670

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Biography

John Wood was born in 1614 in Burwash, Sussex, England, the child of richard a wood and martha foorde. John Wood married katherine bertwisle, susanna johnson, and had children including elizabeth ann wood, john wood, mary wood, susanna wood. John Wood passed away in 1670 in Burwash, Sussex, England.

Sources

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    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1614
Birth of John Wood in Burwash, Sussex, England
Birth
1614
John Wood was baptized in Burwash, Sussex, England
Baptism
1670
Death of John Wood in Burwash, Sussex, England
Death
1670
Burial of John Wood in Burwash, Sussex, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wood

This ancestor line traces from Balcombe, Sussex, , England (1545) to Burwash, Sussex, , England (1614) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wood (1614–1670) was born in Burwash, Sussex, , England and died in Burwash, Sussex, England. 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 3 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 Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wood PTP
1614–1670
Burwash, Sussex, , England
Parents
Richard A Wood PTP
1583–1653
Burwash,,Sussex,England
Unknown
Grandparents
John Wood PTP
1614–1670
Burwash, Sussex, , England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Wood's Descendants

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JW
John Wood PTP 1614–1670