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John Root 1672–1731 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 December 1672

Birth Location: Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 1 May 1731

Death Location: Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Root

Mother: Mary Ashley

Spouse(s): Sarah Stebbins

Children(s): Sarah Root

In 1672, John Root entered the world in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to John Root And Mary Ashley. In 1731, John Root resided in Westfield, Hampshire. John Root married Sarah Stebbins, and had children including Sarah Root. John Root passed away in 1731 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1672, John Root entered the world in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to John Root And Mary Ashley.
  • In 1731, John Root resided in Westfield, Hampshire.
  • John Root married Sarah Stebbins, and had children including Sarah Root.
  • John Root passed away in 1731 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Root's Ancestors

Self
John Root
1672–1731
Birth Place: Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
John Root
1642–1687
Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Mary Ashley
1644–1701
West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Robert Ashley
1620–1682
Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
Mary Eddy
1602–1683
Mowsley, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Root's Descendants

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John Root (28 December 1672–1 May 1731) m. Sarah Stebbins (20 February 1681–1713)
  1. 1. Sarah Root 1702–1760 m. Thomas (Noble) V 1696–1775
    1. 1. Elizabeth Noble 1738–1803 m. Medad Dewey 1736–1760
      1. 1. Peter Miller 1753–1838 m. Mary Stutzman 1756–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Miller 1782–1850 m. William (George) Skiles 1770–1860
      2. 2. Medad (Dewey) II 1760–1849 m. Tryphena Roberts 1769–1839

John Root's Timeline

5 Records

1672
28 December 1672
Birth of John Root in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1701
8 Jan 1701
Age 29
John Root was married in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
1731
Abt 1731
Age 59
John Root resided here in Westfield, Hampshire
Westfield, Hampshire
1731
1 May 1731
Age 59
Death of John Root in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1731
8 Apr 1731
Age 59
John Root - Probate in Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 December 1672
    Event Place: Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 149
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1701
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1731
    Event Place: Westfield, Hampshire
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1660-1916; Index, 1660-1971; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Hampshire County); Probate Place: Hampshire, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1731
    Event Place: Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1660-1916; Index, 1660-1971; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Hampshire County); Probate Place: Hampshire, Massachusetts
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1731
    Event Place: Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1660-1916; Index, 1660-1971; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Hampshire County); Probate Place: Hampshire, Massachusetts

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