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John Woodward 1692–1736

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Woodward 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Apr 1692 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 26 Dec 1736 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Woodward
Mother Anna Cakebread
Spouse Abigail Learned
Children Abigail Woodward, Elizabeth Woodward, Isaac Woodward, Joseph Woodward, Josiah Woodward, Mary Woodward, Susannah Woodward
Siblings Daniel Woodward, Elizabeth Woodward, Susannah Woodward, Uriah Woodward

Researchers connected through John Woodward 1692–1736

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Biography

In 1692, John Woodward entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john woodward and anna cakebread. John Woodward married abigail learned, sapphira moore, and had children including abigail woodward, elizabeth woodward, isaac woodward, joseph woodward, josiah woodward, mary woodward, susannah woodward. John Woodward passed away in 1736 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1692
Birth of John Woodward in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1736
Death of John Woodward in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Woodward

This ancestor line traces from Great Oakley, Essex, England (1546) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1692) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Woodward (1692–1736) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, 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 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 Woodward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Woodward PTP
1692–1736
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Woodward PTP
1692–1736
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
John Woodward PTP
1692–1736
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Woodward's Descendants

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John Woodward PTP 1692–1736 m. Sapphira Moore PTP 1701–1738