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Obadiah Johnson 1702–1765

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through Obadiah Johnson 1702–1765

and 1 more tree owner connected with Obadiah Johnson 1702–1765

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Obadiah Johnson was born in 1702 in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut. Obadiah Johnson married lydia cleveland. Obadiah Johnson passed away in 1765 in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  5. 5
    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  6. 6
    Record 301.FTW

  7. 7
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 63, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Obadiah Johnson in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut
Birth
1765
Death of Obadiah Johnson in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1664) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut (1702) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Obadiah Johnson (1702–1765) was born in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut and died in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut. 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 Obadiah 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.
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.

Obadiah Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Obadiah Johnson PTP
1702–1765
Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Obadiah Johnson's Descendants

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OJ
Obadiah Johnson PTP 1702–1765