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Deborah JOY 1738–1809

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

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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Deborah JOY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 30 Sep 1738 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 8 Oct 1809 · Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Father David A Joy
Mother Ruth Ford
Siblings Benjamin Joy, David Joy, Ephraim Joy, Joy , Lois Joy, Obadiah Joy, Obediah Sr Joy, Ruth Joy, Sarah Joy, Tabitha Joy
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
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Researchers connected through Deborah JOY 1738–1809

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1738, Deborah JOY entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to david a joy and ruth ford. Deborah JOY passed away in 1809 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1738
Birth of Deborah JOY in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1809
Death of Deborah JOY in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Deborah JOY

This ancestor line traces from Elm, Cambridgeshire, , England (1490) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1738) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Deborah JOY (1738–1809) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, 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 Deborah 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 10 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

David A Joy
Father
Ruth Ford
Mother

Deborah JOY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Deborah JOY PTP
1738–1809
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Deborah JOY's Descendants

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DJ
Deborah JOY PTP 1738–1809