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Dorothy Josselyn 1586–1606

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 Dorothy Josselyn 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1586 · Roxwell, Essex, England
Died 17 Jan 1606 · Roxwell, Essex, England
Father Ralph Josselyn (1590–1656)
Mother Mary Bright
Siblings Agnes Josselyn, Anna Josselyne, Anne Josselyn, Elizabeth Josselyn, Joan Josselyn, Joanna White, John Josselyn, Joseph Josselyn, Nathaniel Josselyn, Ralph Josselyn, Thomas Josselyn

Researchers connected through Dorothy Josselyn 1586–1606

and 2 more tree owners connected with Dorothy Josselyn 1586–1606

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dorothy Josselyn began in 1586 in Roxwell, Essex, England. Dorothy Josselyn passed away in 1606 in Roxwell, Essex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record AncestryDNA Matches from Lisa Bennett

Life Timeline

1586
Birth of Dorothy Josselyn in Roxwell, Essex, England
Birth
1606
Death of Dorothy Josselyn in Roxwell, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Josselyn

This ancestor line traces from Birling, Sussex, England (1395) to Roxwell, Essex, England (1586) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Josselyn (1586–1606) was born in Roxwell, Essex, England and died in Roxwell, Essex, England. 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 Dorothy 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.

Dorothy Josselyn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Josselyn PTP
1586–1606
Roxwell, Essex, England
Parents
Ralph Josselyn PTP
1590–1656
Roxwell, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dorothy Josselyn's Descendants

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DJ
Dorothy Josselyn PTP 1586–1606