Who was Joseph Brooks?

Joseph Brooks (1641–1642) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Brooks 1641–1642

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 12 APR 1641 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Died 12 FEB 1642 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Henry Brooks

Mother Grace Cunliffe Wheeler Brooks

Siblings Caleb Brooks, Gersham Brooks, Hannah Brooks, Isaac Brooks, John Brooks, Lestor Brooks, Martha Brooks, Samuel Brooks, Thomas Brooks, Timothy Brooks, William Brooks

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Brooks

Grace Cunliffe Wheeler Brooks

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1641, Joseph Brooks entered the world in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to henry brooks and grace cunliffe wheeler brooks. Joseph Brooks passed away in 1642 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1641

Birth of Joseph Brooks in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Birth

1642

Death of Joseph Brooks in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Brooks

This ancestor line traces from Manchester, Lancashire, England (1495) to Concord, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1641) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Brooks (1641–1642) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 12 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, 12 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 6 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.
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