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Captain Joseph Dickinson Sr 1654–1721

Public Tree Person

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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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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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 Captain Sr 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Dec 1654 · Oyster Bay, Long island, New York, United States
Died 11 Jun 1721 · Cedar Swamp, Nassau, New York, USA
Father
Mother Elizabeth Dickinson (1632–1683)
Spouse

Researchers connected through Captain Sr 1654–1721

and 2 more tree owners connected with Captain Sr 1654–1721

Immediate Family

Parents
Elizabeth Dickinson
1632–1683
Spouse(s)
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Captain Joseph Dickinson Sr began in 1654 in Oyster Bay, Long island, New York, United States. Captain Joseph Dickinson Sr married rose coles townsend. Captain Joseph Dickinson Sr passed away in 1721 in Cedar Swamp, Nassau, New York, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1654
Birth of Captain Joseph Dickinson Sr in Oyster Bay, Long island, New York, United States
Birth
1721
Death of Captain Joseph Dickinson Sr in Cedar Swamp, Nassau, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain Sr

This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1632) to Oyster Bay, Long island, New York, United States (1654) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Captain Sr (1654–1721) was born in Oyster Bay, Long island, New York, United States and died in Cedar Swamp, Nassau, New York, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Captain 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.

Related Records

Captain Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Captain Joseph Dickinson Sr PTP
1654–1721
Oyster Bay, Long island, New York, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth J Howland Hicks Dickinson PTP
1632–1683
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Captain Sr's Descendants

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Captain Joseph Dickinson Sr PTP 1654–1721