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Job Danforth 1745–1839

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 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 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 Job Danforth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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 10 Apr 1745 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Nov 1839 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father Samuel DANFORTH (1697–1755)
Mother Bethiah Crossman
Siblings Abigail Danforth, Bethiah Danforth, Elkanah Danforth, Hannah Danforth, John Danforth, Molly Danforth, Nathaniel Danforth, Oliver Danforth, Samuel Danforth, Son Danforth

Researchers connected through Job Danforth 1745–1839

and 1 more tree owner connected with Job Danforth 1745–1839

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Job Danforth began in 1745 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Job Danforth passed away in 1839 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 576.ftw

  2. 2
    Record Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PEDIGREE CHART 1992 Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PE

Life Timeline

1745
Birth of Job Danforth in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1839
Death of Job Danforth in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Job Danforth

This ancestor line traces from Monks Eleigh, Suffolk, England (1274) to Taunton, MA. (1745) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Job Danforth (1745–1839) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 Job 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 16 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.

Job Danforth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Job Danforth PTP
1745–1839
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel DANFORTH PTP
1697–1755
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Job Danforth's Descendants

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JD
Job Danforth PTP 1745–1839