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John (The Mariner) Thomas Wood\Atwood 1585–1655

Public Tree Person

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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\Atwood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Sep 1585 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 07 May 1655 · Portsmouth, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Spouse Margaret Carter

Researchers connected through John Wood\Atwood 1585–1655

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Wood\Atwood 1585–1655

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John (The Mariner) Thomas Wood, Atwood began in 1585 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. John (The Mariner) Thomas Wood, Atwood married margaret carter, margaret wood, sarah masterson. John (The Mariner) Thomas Wood, Atwood passed away in 1655 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  3. 3
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1585
Birth of John (The Mariner) Thomas Wood, Atwood in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1655
Death of John (The Mariner) Thomas Wood, Atwood in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wood\Atwood

This ancestor line traces from St. Augustine, London, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1585) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wood\Atwood (1585–1655) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, British Colonial America. 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 (A) 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 5 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\Atwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John (The Mariner) Thomas Wood\Atwood PTP
1585–1655
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
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John Wood\Atwood's Descendants