Who was John Wyckoff?

John Wyckoff (1912–1980) was born in Roscommon,MI and died in Prudenville,MI. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Houghton Wyckoff 1912–1980

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 FEB 1912 · Roscommon,MI

Died 29 MAY 1980 · Prudenville,MI

Father Orson James Wyckoff

Mother Elizabeth Ellen Gray

Siblings Alexander James Wyckoff, Daisy Mae Wyckoff, Forest Ray Wyckoff, Francis Lorraine Wyckoff, Frederick Oscar Wyckoff, Gladys Ellen Wyckoff, Jullanne Wykoff, Maynard Orson Wyckoff, William Henry Wyckoff

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Immediate Family

Parents

Orson James Wyckoff

Elizabeth Ellen Gray

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1912, John Houghton Wyckoff entered the world in Roscommon,MI, born to orson james wyckoff and elizabeth ellen gray. John Houghton Wyckoff passed away in 1980 in Prudenville,MI.

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Life Timeline

1912

Birth of John Houghton Wyckoff in Roscommon,MI

Birth

1980

Death of John Houghton Wyckoff in Prudenville,MI

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wyckoff

This ancestor line traces from Potter Co.,PA (1872) to Roscommon,MI (1912) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Wyckoff (1912–1980) was born in Roscommon,MI and died in Prudenville,MI. 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 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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