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Joseph Boyden 1678–1748

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Boyden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Apr 1678 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Apr 1748 · Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Boyden (1639–1719)
Mother Martha Holden (1645–1687)
Siblings Benjamin Boyden, Elizabeth Boyden, John Boyden, Jonathan Boyden, Martha Boyden

Researchers connected through Joseph Boyden 1678–1748

and 3 more tree owners connected with Joseph Boyden 1678–1748

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Boyden began in 1678 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph Boyden passed away in 1748 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  2. 2
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Joseph Boyden in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1748
Death of Joseph Boyden in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Boyden

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1553) to Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1678) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Boyden (1678–1748) was born in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 5 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 Boyden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Boyden PTP
1678–1748
Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Thomas Boyden PTP
1639–1719
Watertown, Massachusetts
Martha Holden PTP
1645–1687
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Boyden's Descendants

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Joseph Boyden PTP 1678–1748