Who was Mehitable Johnson?

Mehitable Johnson (1646–1689) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mehitable Johnson 1646–1689

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 29 MAR 1646 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Died 4 AUG 1689 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut

Father Humphrey Johnson

Mother Eleanor Cheney

Siblings Benjamin Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Isaac Johnson Capt, John Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Martha Johnson, Mary Johnson, Nathaniel Johnson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Humphrey Johnson

Eleanor Cheney

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Mehitable Johnson began in 1646 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Mehitable Johnson passed away in 1689 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1646

Birth of Mehitable Johnson in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Birth

1689

Death of Mehitable Johnson in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mehitable Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Lérida, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain (1000) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1646) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mehitable Johnson (1646–1689) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitable 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 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
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