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Benjamin JOY 1719–1810

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin JOY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 May 1719 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Mar 1810 · Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, USA
Father David A Joy
Mother Ruth Ford
Siblings David Joy, Deborah Joy, Ephraim Joy, Joy , Lois Joy, Obadiah Joy, Obediah Sr Joy, Ruth Joy, Sarah Joy, Tabitha Joy

Researchers connected through Benjamin JOY 1719–1810

and 2 more tree owners connected with Benjamin JOY 1719–1810

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1719, Benjamin JOY entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to david a joy and ruth ford. Benjamin JOY passed away in 1810 in Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, USA.

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Life Timeline

1719
Birth of Benjamin JOY in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1810
Death of Benjamin JOY in Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin JOY

This ancestor line traces from Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1698) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1719) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin JOY (1719–1810) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, USA. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 2 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.

Benjamin JOY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin JOY PTP
1719–1810
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin JOY's Descendants

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Benjamin JOY PTP 1719–1810