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Joseph Burnham 1718–1766

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 Burnham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 Oct 1718 · Ipswich, Essex Co, MA
Died 19 Mar 1766 · Ipswich, Essex Co, MA
Father Deacon John Josiah Burnham
Mother Sarah Burnham
Siblings Benjamin Burnham, Daniel Burnham, Elizabeth Burnham, Hannah Burnham, Hannah Pool, John Burnham, John Josiah Burnham, Jonathan Burnham, Joseph Burnham, Mary Burnham, Robert Burnham, Sarah Burnham, Thomas Burnham

Researchers connected through Joseph Burnham 1718–1766

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph Burnham 1718–1766

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Burnham began in 1718 in Ipswich, Essex Co, MA. Joseph Burnham passed away in 1766 in Ipswich, Essex Co, MA.

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Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Joseph Burnham in Ipswich, Essex Co, MA
Birth
1766
Death of Joseph Burnham in Ipswich, Essex Co, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Burnham

This ancestor line traces from Staverton, Northamptonshire, England (1500) to Ipswich, Essex Co, MA (1718) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Burnham (1718–1766) was born in Ipswich, Essex Co, MA and died in Ipswich, Essex Co, MA. 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 7 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 Burnham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Burnham PTP
1718–1766
Ipswich, Essex Co, MA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Joseph Burnham's Descendants

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Joseph Burnham PTP 1718–1766