GREENERPASTURE Free Family History Since 1999

American Revolutionary War Soldier flag male ancestor  John  WHITCOMB

Died
17 November 1785

Parents & Family of John WHITCOMB

Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding John WHITCOMB.

Parents
Grandparents
Spouse & Children


Born: abt. 1713 in Lancaster, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown

John had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
Tracing Ancestors Through Military Service Records: Unveiling Family Heroes


John WHITCOMB died 17 November 1785
Details of the family tree of John appear below.

Buy Now!
Revolutionary Roots: American Revolution Ancestor Anti-Tax Tariffs Coffee Mug


Celebrate your revolutionary roots with our 'My Ancestor Fought in the American Revolutionary War' ceramic coffee mug! This mug is perfect for sipping your favorite brew while honoring your ancestor's contribution to American history. The humorous caption, 'which is why I never stop complaining about taxes!' adds a playful twist to your patriotic pride.

Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for John WHITCOMB.


Life & Records

Photos, life events, and historical records for John WHITCOMB.

How to read this timeline
Records about John WHITCOMB and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
RECORD HISTORY

Record added: 2/11/2025 6:19:28 PM
Last updated: 2/11/2025 6:19:28 PM

MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE

Explore John WHITCOMB's Family & History

View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.

Did You Know?The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)

1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state

BIRTHPLACE

Explore John WHITCOMB's Birthplace

Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.

Lancaster, Province of Massachusetts Bay

KEEP SEARCHING

Not the ancestor you were looking for?

Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.

Search for a Person by Name

Enter as much of the name as you know.

Search by Place

Enter a place and choose a match from the suggestions.


RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES

Continue Researching John Whitcomb

Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.

GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES

Gifts & Resources Related to Lancaster, Massachusetts

Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.

DISCUSSION & CORRECTIONS

Questions, Corrections & New Information

Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about John WHITCOMB.

When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.