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John Woodbridge 1603–1691

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Woodbridge 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 May 1603 · Gravesend, Kent, , England
Died 2 Sep 1691 · Virginia, United States
Father John Woodbridge Ii
Mother Sarah Parker
Spouse Elizabeth Carpenter
Children Paul Woodbridge

Researchers connected through John Woodbridge 1603–1691

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Biography

The story of John Woodbridge began in 1603 in Gravesend, Kent, England. John Woodbridge married elizabeth carpenter, and had children including paul woodbridge. John Woodbridge passed away in 1691 in Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1603
Birth of John Woodbridge in Gravesend, Kent, England
Birth
1691
Death of John Woodbridge in Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Woodbridge

This ancestor line traces from Chearsley, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (1498) to Gravesend, Kent, , England (1603) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Woodbridge (1603–1691) was born in Gravesend, Kent, , England and died in Virginia, United States. 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.
Right now, 2 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.

John Woodbridge's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Woodbridge PTP
1603–1691
Gravesend, Kent, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Woodbridge's Descendants

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John Woodbridge PTP 1603–1691