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Joseph Bent 1641–1675

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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

10 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Bent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 10 independent trees

Born 16 May 1641 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 3 Jun 1675 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Bent (1596–1672)
Mother Martha Blanchard (1598–1679)
Siblings Agnes Ann Bent, Anne Bent, John Bent, Martha Bent, Peter Bent, Robert Bent, William Bent

Researchers connected through Joseph Bent 1641–1675

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1641, Joseph Bent entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john bent and martha blanchard. Joseph Bent passed away in 1675 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

  3. 3
    Record Ancestral File (R)

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1641
Birth of Joseph Bent in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1675
Death of Joseph Bent in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bent

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Sudbury, Middlesex Co., MA, USA (1641) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Bent (1641–1675) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 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 25 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.

Joseph Bent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Bent PTP
1641–1675
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Bent PTP
1596–1672
Wayhill, Southhamps, England
Martha Blanchard PTP
1598–1679
Penton Grafton, Hampshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Bent's Descendants

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JB
Joseph Bent PTP 1641–1675