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Joseph Cheney 1647–1704

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 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 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

15 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees

Born 6 Jun 1647 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 16 Sep 1704 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Cheney Sr
Mother Margaret Cule Cole
Siblings Ellen Cheney, John Cheney, Margaret Cheney, Marjory Cheyney, Mehitable Cheney, Richard Cheney, Thomas Cheney, William Cheney, William Cheney Ii

Researchers connected through Joseph Cheney 1647–1704

and 13 more tree owners connected with Joseph Cheney 1647–1704

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1647, Joseph Cheney entered the world in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to william cheney sr and margaret cule cole. Joseph Cheney passed away in 1704 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  7. 7
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Joseph Cheney in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1704
Death of Joseph Cheney in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Cheney

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Cheney (1647–1704) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 15 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, 15 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.

Joseph Cheney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Cheney PTP
1647–1704
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Cheney's Descendants

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Joseph Cheney PTP 1647–1704