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Joseph Alden 1627–1697

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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 21 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 21 trees
Death year and location consistent across 21 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)
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21 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Alden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 21 independent trees

Born after 22 May 1627 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 8 Feb 1697 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index GenealogieOnline Family Tree Index

Researchers connected through Joseph Alden 1627–1697

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Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1627, Joseph Alden entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to john mayflower compact alden and priscilla mullins alden. Joseph Alden passed away in 1697 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

  12. 12
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  13. 13
    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

  14. 14
    Record GenealogieOnline Family Tree Index

Life Timeline

1627
Birth of Joseph Alden in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1697
Death of Joseph Alden in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Alden

This ancestor line traces from Harwich, Tendring District, Essex, England (1598) to Plymouth, Plymouth, MA (1627) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Alden (1627–1697) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 21 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, 21 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 2 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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Joseph Alden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Alden PTP
1627–1697
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Joseph Alden's Descendants

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Joseph Alden PTP 1627–1697