YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Moffitt 1640–1717 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1640

Birth Location: Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Death Date: 1717

Death Location: Dunster, Somerset, , England

Father: James Moffatt

Mother: Elizabeth Moffat

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Moffat

Children(s): John Moffatt, John Moffatt

John Moffitt was born in 1640 in Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, the child of James Moffatt And Elizabeth Moffat. John Moffitt married Elizabeth Mnu Moffat, and had children including John Moffatt. John Moffitt passed away in 1717 in Dunster, Somerset, , England.

Find more search results for John Moffitt
JM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • John Moffitt was born in 1640 in Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, the child of James Moffatt And Elizabeth Moffat.
  • John Moffitt married Elizabeth Mnu Moffat, and had children including John Moffatt.
  • John Moffitt passed away in 1717 in Dunster, Somerset, , England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Moffatt
1613–1670
Birth Location: Hoilhous, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
JM
Elizabeth Moffat
1616–
Birth Location: Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland
EM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Moffat
1655–
Birth Location: Dunster, Somerset, , England
EM

Children(s)

John Moffatt
1691–1786
Birth Location: Somerset, New Jersey
JM
John Moffatt
–1684
Birth Location: –
JM

John Moffitt's Ancestors

Self
John Moffitt
1640–1717
Birth Place: Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Parents
James Moffatt
1613–1670
Hoilhous, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Elizabeth Moffat
1616–
Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Moffitt's Descendants

1.
JM
John Moffitt (30 Dec 1640–1717) m. Elizabeth (MNU) Moffat (1655–)
  1. 1. John Moffatt 1691–1786 m. Catherine Cutts 1700–1769
    1. 1. Captain (William) Moffatt 1726–1806 m. Sarah Campbell 1747–1807 m. Sarah Campbell 1759–
      1. 1. Rachel (Elizabeth) Moffett 1770–1843 m. Paul (William) Goltry 1767–1845
        1. 1. Paul (william) Goltry 1805–1884 m. Deborah Clawson 1806–1866 m. Caroline (\ Carrie (Dingle)) Vosberg 1822–1900
        2. 2. John Goltry 1800–1846
        3. 3. William Goltry 1803–1875
        4. 4. Jeheil Goltry 1808–
        5. 5. Infant Goltry 1798–1798
        6. 6. Pvt. (Nathaniel Goltry ( War of 1812) ) 1794–1871
        7. 7. David (Henry) Goltry\Goltra 1796–1856
        8. 8. William (Henry) Goltry\Goltra 1803–1875
        9. 9. Margaret ("Peggy" Ann Goltry) (Tunison) 1791–1856
        10. 10. Mary ("Polly" Goltry) (Humphrey) 1792–1885
        11. 11. (Twin (Son)) Goltry 1798–1798
        12. 12. John Goltry\Goltra 1800–1846
        13. 13. Sarah ("Sally" Goltry) (Whitcomb) 1806–1886
        14. 14. Schuyler Goltry\Goltra 1812–1884
        15. 15. Elizabeth (Nancy Goltry) (Whitcomb) 1814–1883
        16. 16. Jeheil ("Gelriel" Weasner) Goltry\Goltra 1809–1850
        17. 17. Jacob (B) Goltry\Goltra 1801–1874
        18. 18. Oliver Goltry 1798–1822
        19. 19. Nancy Goltry 1799–
        20. 20. Sarah Whitcomb 1806–1886
        21. 21. Jeheil (Weasner) Goltry 1809–1850
        22. 22. Margaret ("Peggy Ann") Goltra 1791–1856
        23. 23. William (Henry) Goltry 1805–1875
        24. 24. Elizabeth (Nancy) Whitcomb 1814–1883
        25. 25. Elizabeth Goltry 1814–1883
        26. 26. William (Henry) Goltry 1803–1875
      2. 2. THOMAS Moffatt 1778–1832
      3. 3. Thomas Moffitt 1779–1832
      4. 4. John Moffitt 1775–1863
      5. 5. Martin Moffitt 1785–1851
      6. 6. William Moffat 1726–1806
      7. 7. William Moffett 1749–1806
      8. 8. JOHN Moffatt 1775–1800 m. Sarah Tunison 1772–1842
        1. 1. John (J.) Moffett 1808–1897
        2. 2. William Moffett 1804–1886
        3. 3. Amos (John) Moffett 1802–1876
        4. 4. Rachel Moffett 1815–1870
        5. 5. Elizabeth Moffett 1809–
        6. 6. Dennis (T) Moffett 1816–1899
        7. 7. Joseph (Tunison) Moffett 1806–1891
        8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Moffett 1818–1854
        9. 9. Mary Moffett 1811–
        10. 10. Susan Moffett 1819–
      9. 9. Mary Moffat 1769–1850
      10. 10. Sarah Moffitt 1777–
      11. 11. James (William) Moffitt 1786–1851
      12. 12. William Moffett 1781–1832
      13. 13. Elizabeth Moffett 1783–1843
      14. 14. Daniel Moffitt 1779–1832
      15. 15. Amos Moffett 1787–1869
    2. 2. Catherine Moffatt 1734–1821
    3. 3. Mary Moffat 1725–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Moffatt 1724–1762
    5. 5. John Moffitt 1725–1736
    6. 6. Samuel (Cutts) Moffat 1738–1780
    7. 7. Mehitable Moffitt 1737–1783
  2. 2. John Moffatt –1684

John Moffitt's Timeline

3 Records

1640
30 Dec 1640
Birth of John Moffitt in Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
1640
30 Dec 1640
John Moffitt was christened in , Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland
, Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland
1717
1717
Age 77
Death of John Moffitt in Dunster, Somerset, , England
Dunster, Somerset, , England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1640
    Event Place: Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1640
    Event Place: , Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1717
    Event Place: Dunster, Somerset, , England
Find more search results for John Moffitt

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE