Who was Joseph Cheney?

Joseph Cheney (1709–1779) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Joseph Cheney 1709–1779

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Aug 1709 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 3 Oct 1779 · Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Father Josiah Cheney

Mother Hannah Smith

Siblings Elizabeth Cheney, Esther Cheney, Hannah Cheney, Mary Cheney

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Cheney

Hannah Smith

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Children

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Biography

The story of Joseph Cheney began in 1709 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph Cheney passed away in 1779 in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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1709

Birth of Joseph Cheney in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1779

Death of Joseph Cheney in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Cheney

This ancestor line traces from Medfield, Massachusetts (1685) to Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1709) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Cheney (1709–1779) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 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 2 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.
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