YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

John William Rector 1855 – 1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1855

Birth Location: Parrsboro, Cumb Co. Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 1937

Death Location: Canada

Father: Robert Rector

Mother: Mary Dow

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

John William Rector was born in 1855 in Parrsboro, Cumb Co. Nova Scotia, Canada, the child of Robert Rector and Mary Jane Dow. John William Rector passed away in 1937 in Canada.

Find more search results for John Rector
JR

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:
N/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 William Rector was born in 1855 in Parrsboro, Cumb Co. Nova Scotia, Canada, the child of Robert Rector and Mary Jane Dow.
  • John William Rector passed away in 1937 in Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Rector's Ancestors

Self
John Rector
1855 – 1937
Birth Place: Parrsboro, Cumb Co. Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Robert Rector
1817 – 1892
Poland
Mary (Jane) Dow
1818 – 1861
Diligent River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Robert (1795) Rector
1795 – 1892
Lakelands,Cumberland,Nova Scotia,Canada
Mary (Ann) Gow
1803 – 1876
Wallace, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
George Rector
1752 – 1842
Mary Holmes
1776 – 1863
James Gow
1780 – 1825
Mary
1783 – 1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Retter
Margaretha
Robert Sparks
1751 – 1803
Joanna Senior
1751 – 1820
James DOW
1736 – 1810
Rebecca Pepper
1736 – 1789

John Rector's Timeline

2 Records

1855
17 Feb 1855
Birth of John William Rector in Parrsboro, Cumb Co. Nova Scotia, Canada
Parrsboro, Cumb Co. Nova Scotia, Canada
1937
1937
Age 82
Death of John William Rector in Canada
Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1855
    Event Place: Parrsboro, Cumb Co. Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Canada

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