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Joel Ackley 1743–1820

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joel Ackley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 Apr 1743 · East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Died 30 Oct 1820 · Danby, Tompkins, New York, United States
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Researchers connected through Joel Ackley 1743–1820

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Biography

The story of Joel Ackley began in 1743 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States. Joel Ackley passed away in 1820 in Danby, Tompkins, New York, United States.

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

Life Timeline

1743
Birth of Joel Ackley in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1820
Death of Joel Ackley in Danby, Tompkins, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joel Ackley

This ancestor line traces from Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1639) to East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1743) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joel Ackley (1743–1820) was born in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States and died in Danby, Tompkins, New York, United States. 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 Joel 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 4 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.

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Joel Ackley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joel Ackley PTP
1743–1820
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
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Joel Ackley's Descendants

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Joel Ackley PTP 1743–1820