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Joanna Waterman 1780–1820

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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 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
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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joanna Waterman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 14 Apr 1780 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 26 Jul 1820 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Freeman Waterman (1748–1830)
Mother Joanna Tomson
Siblings Abigail Waterman, Jonathan Waterman, Mercy Waterman, Priscilla Waterman, Rebecca Waterman, Tomson Waterman
Records
Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1780, Joanna Waterman entered the world in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to freeman waterman and joanna tomson. Joanna Waterman passed away in 1820 in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  6. 6
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  7. 7
    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

Life Timeline

1780
Birth of Joanna Waterman in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1820
Death of Joanna Waterman in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joanna Waterman

This ancestor line traces from Gainfpark Hall, Essex, England (1440) to Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1780) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joanna Waterman (1780–1820) was born in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 8 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

Freeman Waterman
1748–1830 · Father
Joanna Tomson
Mother

Joanna Waterman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joanna Waterman PTP
1780–1820
Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Freeman Waterman PTP
1748–1830
Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Waterman PTP
1644–1708
Marshfield, mass
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joanna Waterman's Descendants

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Joanna Waterman PTP 1780–1820