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John Woolley 1659–1743

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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B Reliability
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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 Woolley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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

Born 1 Oct 1659 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 30 May 1743 · Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Father Rev Emmanuel Randall Woolley
Mother Elizabeth Isabell Freeman
Siblings Adam Woolley, Edward Woolley, Elizabeth Wooley, Grace Woolley, Joseph Woolley, Mary Wooley, Ruth Woolley, William Woolley

Researchers connected through John Woolley 1659–1743

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Woolley 1659–1743

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Woolley was born in 1659 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of rev emmanuel randall woolley and elizabeth isabell freeman. John Woolley passed away in 1743 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA.

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Life Timeline

1659
Birth of John Woolley in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1743
Death of John Woolley in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Woolley

This ancestor line traces from Crich, Derbyshire, , England (1596) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1659) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Woolley (1659–1743) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA. 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 3 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 Woolley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Woolley PTP
1659–1743
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Woolley's Descendants

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John Woolley PTP 1659–1743