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Joseph Bigelow 1703–1783

Public Tree Person

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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 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 Joseph Bigelow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1703 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 24 Jan 1783 · Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father John Bigelow (1675–1769)
Mother Jerusha Garfield (1677–1758)
Siblings Comfort Bigelow, Gershom Bigelow, Jotham Bigelow, Thankful Bigelow

Researchers connected through Joseph Bigelow 1703–1783

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1703, Joseph Bigelow entered the world in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to john bigelow and jerusha garfield. Joseph Bigelow passed away in 1783 in Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1703
Birth of Joseph Bigelow in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1783
Death of Joseph Bigelow in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bigelow

This ancestor line traces from France (1085) to Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1703) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Bigelow (1703–1783) was born in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 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 16 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 Bigelow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Bigelow PTP
1703–1783
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
John Bigelow PTP
1675–1769
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Jerusha Garfield PTP
1677–1758
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Bigelow's Descendants

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JB
Joseph Bigelow PTP 1703–1783