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Joel Seward 1733–1805

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 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
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joel Seward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 25 Nov 1733 · Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Died 2 Aug 1805 · Chester, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ebenezer Seward Dr
Mother Dorothy Rose
Siblings Damarius Seward, Dorothy Seward, Ebenezer Seward, Enos Seward, Joel Seward, John Seward, Mary Seward, Nodiah Seward

Researchers connected through Joel Seward 1733–1805

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joel Seward 1733–1805

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joel Seward began in 1733 in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Joel Seward passed away in 1805 in Chester, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1733
Birth of Joel Seward in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1805
Death of Joel Seward in Chester, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joel Seward

This ancestor line traces from Coigneries, Normandy, France (1045) to Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1733) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joel Seward (1733–1805) was born in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Chester, Hampden, 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 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 24 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.

Joel Seward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joel Seward PTP
1733–1805
Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joel Seward's Descendants

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Joel Seward PTP 1733–1805