Who was John Woodward?

John Woodward (1649–1732) was born in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died in NEWTON, MIDDLESEX CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 16 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Woodward 1649–1732

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 16 independent trees

Born 28 Mar 1649 · Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts

Died 03 Nov 1732 · NEWTON, MIDDLESEX CO., MASSACHUSETTS

Father George Woodward

Mother Mary White

Siblings Amos Woodward, Daniel Woodward, Mary Woodward, Mercy Woodward, Rebecca Woodward, Sarah Woodward, Susanna Woodward

Records

1880 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 3903113.FTW Pedigree Resource File - LDS Pedigree Resource Files

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Woodward

Mary White

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1649, John Woodward entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, born to george woodward and mary white. John Woodward passed away in 1732 in NEWTON, MIDDLESEX CO., MASSACHUSETTS.

Sources

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Record 3903113.FTW
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Record Pedigree Resource File - LDS
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Life Timeline

1649

Birth of John Woodward in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts

Birth

1732

Death of John Woodward in NEWTON, MIDDLESEX CO., MASSACHUSETTS

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Woodward

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk Co., England (1619) to Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts (1649) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Woodward (1649–1732) was born in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died in NEWTON, MIDDLESEX CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 16 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 16 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.
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