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Joseph Cary 1663–1722

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 Cary in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 18 Apr 1663 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Jan 1722 · Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Father John Cary (1671–1671)
Mother Elizabeth Godfrey (1620–1680)
Siblings David Cary, Elizabeth Cary, Francis Cary, Hannah Cary, James Cary, John Cary, Jonathan Cary, Mary Cary, Mehitable Cary, Mercy Bushnell, Rebecca Cary, Sarah Cary

Researchers connected through Joseph Cary 1663–1722

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Cary began in 1663 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph Cary passed away in 1722 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Military Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83

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

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1663
Birth of Joseph Cary in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1722
Death of Joseph Cary in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Cary

This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1663) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Cary (1663–1722) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, 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 24 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 Cary's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Cary PTP
1663–1722
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Cary PTP
1671–1671
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Godfrey PTP
1620–1680
Duxbury, Plymouth, MA., British Colony
Grandparents
John Cary PTP
1671–1671
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Cary's Descendants

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Joseph Cary PTP 1663–1722