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Matthew Johnson 1667–1740

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Johnson 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 Mar 1667 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 8 Aug 1740 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Matthew Johnson
Mother Rebecca Wiswall Johnson
Siblings Hannah Johnson, Henry Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Sarah Johnson
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1667, Matthew Johnson entered the world in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to matthew johnson and rebecca wiswall johnson. Matthew Johnson passed away in 1740 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1667
Birth of Matthew Johnson in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1740
Death of Matthew Johnson in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Herne Hill, Kent, England (1598) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1667) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Johnson (1667–1740) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 Matthew 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.

Related Records

Matthew Johnson
Father
Rebecca Wiswall Johnson
Mother
Johnson US Census Records
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Matthew Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Johnson PTP
1667–1740
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Matthew Johnson PTP
1667–1740
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Matthew Johnson PTP
1667–1740
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Matthew Johnson's Descendants

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Matthew Johnson PTP 1667–1740