Joseph Bent 1641–1675
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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
Researchers connected through Joseph Bent 1641–1675
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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3Record Ancestral File (R)
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4Record Ancestry Family Tree
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5Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
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.
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.
Related Records
Joseph Bent's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record