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Joseph Brooks 1671–1759

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Brooks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 16 SEP 1671 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 17 SEP 1759 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father Joshua Brooks (1636–1698)
Mother Hannah Mason
Spouse Abigail Bateman
Children Nathan Brooks
Siblings Daniel Brooks, Elizabeth Brooks, Esther Brooks, Grace Brooks, Hannah Brooks, Hugh Brooks, Job Brooks, John Brooks, Noah Brooks, Thomas Brooks

Researchers connected through Joseph Brooks 1671–1759

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Biography

Joseph Brooks was born in 1671 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, the child of joshua brooks and hannah mason. Joseph Brooks married abigail bateman, rebecca todd blodgett, and had children including nathan brooks. Joseph Brooks passed away in 1759 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  2. 2
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  3. 3
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Joseph Brooks in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1759
Death of Joseph Brooks in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Brooks

This ancestor line traces from Perche Orne, France (1000) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1671) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Brooks (1671–1759) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 6 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 22 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 Brooks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Brooks PTP
1671–1759
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Joshua Brooks PTP
1636–1698
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Brooks's Descendants

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Joseph Brooks PTP 1671–1759