Who was Joanna Duncan?

Joanna Duncan (1681–1760) was born in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dracut, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joanna in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Joanna Duncan 1681–1760

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Apr 1681 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 14 Nov 1760 · Dracut, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Duncan

Mother Joanna Jefts

Spouse John Coburn

Children Joanah Coburn

Siblings Deliverance Duncan

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The story of Joanna Duncan began in 1681 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Joanna Duncan married john coburn, and had children including joanah coburn. Joanna Duncan passed away in 1760 in Dracut, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Joanna Duncan in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Joanna Duncan in Dracut, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joanna Duncan

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1272) to Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1681) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joanna Duncan (1681–1760) was born in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dracut, Middlesex, 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 Joanna 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 13 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.
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