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Joseph Burgess 1701–1757

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Burgess in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 26 Feb 1701 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Died 5 Jan 1757 · Plainfield, Windham, CT, US
Father Joseph Burgess
Mother Thomasine Bangs (1678–1712)
Siblings John Burgess, Jonathan Burgess, Joseph Burgess, Joseph Burgess Ii, Lydia Burgess, Mercy Burgess, Remember Burgess, Robert Burgess, Simeon Burgess
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … The Compendium of American Genealogy, … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … The New England Historical & … DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor …
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Researchers connected through Joseph Burgess 1701–1757

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Burgess was born in 1701 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US, the child of joseph burgess and thomasine bangs. Joseph Burgess passed away in 1757 in Plainfield, Windham, CT, US.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. VII

  4. 4
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  5. 5
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  6. 6
    Record DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor and/or Ancestry tree

Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Joseph Burgess in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Birth
1757
Death of Joseph Burgess in Plainfield, Windham, CT, US
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Burgess

This ancestor line traces from Brook House, Rotherfield, Sussex, England (1529) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US (1701) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Burgess (1701–1757) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US and died in Plainfield, Windham, CT, US. 3 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, 3 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.
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 Burgess
Father
Thomasine Bangs
1678–1712 · Mother

Joseph Burgess's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Burgess PTP
1701–1757
Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Parents
Joseph Burgess PTP
1701–1757
Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Thomasine Bangs PTP
1678–1712
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Burgess PTP
1701–1757
Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Thomasine Bangs PTP
1678–1712
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Mary Mayo PTP
1650–1711
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Joseph Burgess's Descendants

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JB
Joseph Burgess PTP 1701–1757