YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Capt. Joseph MASON 1669–1728

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. MASON in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 12 Apr 1669 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 Apr 1728 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Robert Mason Ii
Mother Abigail Eaton (1640–1711)
Siblings Abigail Mason, Hannah Mason Partridge, John Mason Ancestor Of 41St And 43Rd Presidents, Judith Mason, Mary Mason

Researchers connected through Capt. MASON 1669–1728

and 1 more tree owner connected with Capt. MASON 1669–1728

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Capt. Joseph MASON was born in 1669 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of robert mason ii and abigail eaton. Capt. Joseph MASON passed away in 1728 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1669
Birth of Capt. Joseph MASON in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1728
Death of Capt. Joseph MASON in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. MASON

This ancestor line traces from Alstone, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England (1544) to Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1669) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Capt. MASON (1669–1728) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Medfield, Norfolk, 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 5 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. MASON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt. Joseph MASON PTP
1669–1728
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Eaton PTP
1640–1711
Dedham, Norfolk, MA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abigail Gilson PTP
1600–1658
Faversham, Kent, England

Capt. MASON's Descendants

1.
CM
Capt. Joseph MASON PTP 1669–1728