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Capt. Joseph Marsh 1671–1744

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. Marsh in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 03 Feb 1671 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Jan 1744 · Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Marsh 3Rd
Mother Sarah Lyman
Spouse Ann Thurogood
Children Deacon John Marsh, Elizabeth Marsh, Hannah Marsh, Jonathan Marsh, Joseph Marsh, Mary Marsh, Peletiah Marsh Sr
Siblings Ebenezer Marsh, Elizabeth Marsh, Hannah Marsh, Hepzibah Marsh, John Marsh Iii, Jonathan Marsh, Joseph Marsh, Lt Nathaniel Marsh, Lydia Marsh, Sarah Marsh, Susannah Marsh

Researchers connected through Capt. Marsh 1671–1744

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Biography

The story of Capt. Joseph Marsh began in 1671 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Capt. Joseph Marsh married ann thurogood, and had children including deacon john marsh, elizabeth marsh, hannah marsh, jonathan marsh, joseph marsh, mary marsh, peletiah marsh sr. Capt. Joseph Marsh passed away in 1744 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Early Connecticut Marriages

  4. 4
    Military Connecticut Soldiers, French and Indian War, 1755-62

  5. 5
    Record Marsh genealogy : giving several thousand descendants of John Marsh of Hartford, Ct., 1636-1895, also including some account of

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Capt. Joseph Marsh in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1744
Death of Capt. Joseph Marsh in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. Marsh

This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Essex, England (1618) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1671) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt. Marsh (1671–1744) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. 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 3 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.

Capt. Marsh's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt. Joseph Marsh PTP
1671–1744
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Capt. Marsh's Descendants

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Capt. Joseph Marsh PTP 1671–1744
  1. 1. Hannah Marsh PTP 1681–1760