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John Wood 1689–1775

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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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

8 researchers on YourRoots have John Wood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 21 Dec 1689 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Jul 1775 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
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Researchers connected through John Wood 1689–1775

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Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1689, John Wood entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to john wood and bethia mason. John Wood passed away in 1775 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1689
Birth of John Wood in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1775
Death of John Wood in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wood

This ancestor line traces from Plowland Manor, Thorpe, Yorkshire, England (1501) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1689) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wood (1689–1775) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 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 7 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.

Related Records

John Wood in the US Census
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John Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Wood PTP
1689–1775
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
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John Wood's Descendants

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John Wood PTP 1689–1775