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Joseph Bass 1665–1733

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 19 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 19 trees
Death year and location consistent across 19 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
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19 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Bass in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 19 independent trees

Born 5 Dec 1665 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 22 Nov 1733 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Bass
Mother Ruth Alden (1634–1674)
Siblings Hannah Bass, John Bass, Mary Alden Webb Bass, Ruth Bass, Sarah Bass
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Bass was born in 1665 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john bass and ruth alden. Joseph Bass passed away in 1733 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Joseph Bass in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1733
Death of Joseph Bass in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bass

This ancestor line traces from Haddon, Derbyshire, England (1481) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1665) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Bass (1665–1733) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 19 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, 19 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 8 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.

Related Records

John Bass
Father
Ruth Alden
1634–1674 · Mother

Joseph Bass's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Bass PTP
1665–1733
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Ruth Alden PTP
1634–1674
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Bass's Descendants

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JB
Joseph Bass PTP 1665–1733