Joseph Cheney 1647–1704
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18 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Cheney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 18 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joseph Cheney 1647–1704
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1647, Joseph Cheney entered the world in Roxbury, Suffolk Co, MA. USA, born to william cheney and margaret mason cule. Joseph Cheney married hannah thurston. Joseph Cheney passed away in 1704 in Medfield, Norfolk Co, MA. USA.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Millennium File
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Record Familysearch.org
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7Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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8Record irwin ohio.FTW
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9Record Swicegood.GED
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10Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Cheney
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Cheney (1647–1704) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk Co, MA. USA and died in Medfield, Norfolk Co, MA. USA. 18 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, 18 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 1 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 Cheney's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record