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Polly Johnson 1780–1820

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Polly 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Feb 1780 · Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died 8 Sep 1820 · Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Parley Purley Shumway
Children Charles Shumway

Researchers connected through Polly Johnson 1780–1820

and 1 more tree owner connected with Polly Johnson 1780–1820

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1780, Polly Johnson entered the world in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Polly Johnson married parley purley shumway, and had children including charles shumway. Polly Johnson passed away in 1820 in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1780
Birth of Polly Johnson in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1820
Death of Polly Johnson in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Polly Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Killingly,CT (1711) to Sturbridge,Worcester,Massachusetts,USA (1780) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Polly Johnson (1780–1820) was born in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Polly 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.

Polly Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Polly Johnson PTP
1780–1820
Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Polly Johnson's Descendants

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Polly Johnson PTP 1780–1820