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Olive Johnson 1726–1749

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 Olive Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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

Born 23 Aug 1726 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Died 25 Feb 1749 · North Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Father Obadiah Johnson
Mother Lydia Cleveland (1724–1745)
Siblings Abigail Johnson, Ebenezer Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Jedediah Johnson, John Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Obadiah Johnson, William Johnson

Researchers connected through Olive Johnson 1726–1749

and 1 more tree owner connected with Olive Johnson 1726–1749

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Olive Johnson began in 1726 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Olive Johnson passed away in 1749 in North Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Sources

Life Timeline

1726
Birth of Olive Johnson in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Birth
1749
Death of Olive Johnson in North Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Olive Johnson

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut (1726) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Olive Johnson (1726–1749) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut and died in North Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 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 Olive 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 7 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.

Olive Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Olive Johnson PTP
1726–1749
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Lydia Cleveland PTP
1724–1745
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1690–1750
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Abigail Paine PTP
1686–1762
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Olive Johnson's Descendants

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OJ
Olive Johnson PTP 1726–1749