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Joel Wakeman 1752–1786

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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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 Joel Wakeman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 17 May 1752 · Fairfield, Fairfield Co, Connecticut, USA
Died 16 Jan 1786 · Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Jabez Samuel Wakeman
Mother Ruth Treadwell Wakeman
Siblings Ens William Wakeman, Eunice Wakeman, Hannah Elizabeth Wakeman Lyon Hull, Jabez Wakeman, Joseph Wakeman, Mabel Wakeman, Peter Wakeman, Sarah Wakeman, Timothy Wakeman

Researchers connected through Joel Wakeman 1752–1786

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1752, Joel Wakeman entered the world in Fairfield, Fairfield Co, Connecticut, USA, born to jabez samuel wakeman and ruth treadwell wakeman. Joel Wakeman passed away in 1786 in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1752
Birth of Joel Wakeman in Fairfield, Fairfield Co, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1786
Death of Joel Wakeman in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joel Wakeman

This ancestor line traces from Cornouaille, Duchy of Bretagne (now Brittany, France) (1000) to Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1752) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joel Wakeman (1752–1786) was born in Fairfield, Fairfield Co, Connecticut, USA and died in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, 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 26 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 Wakeman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joel Wakeman PTP
1752–1786
Fairfield, Fairfield Co, Connecticut, USA
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Joel Wakeman's Descendants

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Joel Wakeman PTP 1752–1786