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John Woods 1578–1697

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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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 Woods in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 Jul 1578 · Norwich, Norfolk, England
Died 1 Apr 1697 · Marlborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Nathaniel Woods
Spouse Mary Allen
Children Edward Woode

Researchers connected through John Woods 1578–1697

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Woods 1578–1697

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of John Woods began in 1578 in Norwich, Norfolk, England. John Woods married mary allen, and had children including edward woode. John Woods passed away in 1697 in Marlborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1578
Birth of John Woods in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Birth
1697
Death of John Woods in Marlborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Woods

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1552) to Norwich, Norfolk, England (1578) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Woods (1578–1697) was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in Marlborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 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 2 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 Woods's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Woods PTP
1578–1697
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Woods's Descendants

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John Woods PTP 1578–1697