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Jonathan Locke 1702–1774

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Locke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1702 · Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Died 2 Jan 1774 · Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father William Locke (1677–1768)
Mother Hannah Knowles (1678–1769)
Siblings , , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Jonathan Locke 1702–1774

and 3 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Locke 1702–1774

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Locke began in 1702 in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States. Jonathan Locke passed away in 1774 in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.

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Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Jonathan Locke in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Birth
1774
Death of Jonathan Locke in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Locke

This ancestor line traces from Wivelsfield, Sussex, England (1474) to Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA (1702) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Locke (1702–1774) was born in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States and died in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 8 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.

Jonathan Locke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Locke PTP
1702–1774
Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Parents
William Locke PTP
1677–1768
Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
Hannah Knowles PTP
1678–1769
Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Locke's Descendants

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Jonathan Locke PTP 1702–1774