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Joseph Church 1662–1715

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Church in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 8 independent trees

Born 1 Nov 1662 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 19 Dec 1715 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father Joseph Church (1752–1839)
Mother Mary Tucker (1640–1710)
Spouse Grace Shaw
Children Alice Twin Nathaniel Church, Caleb Church, Deborah Church, Elizabeth Church, Israel Church, Joseph Church 3Rd, Nathaniel Church, Richard Church, Sarah Church
Siblings Abigail Church, Deborah Church, Mary Church

Researchers connected through Joseph Church 1662–1715

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Biography

Joseph Church was born in 1662 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joseph church and mary tucker. Joseph Church married grace shaw, and had children including alice twin nathaniel church, caleb church, deborah church, elizabeth church, israel church, joseph church 3rd, nathaniel church, richard church, sarah church. Joseph Church passed away in 1715 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Joseph Church in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1715
Death of Joseph Church in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Church

This ancestor line traces from Hertford, Hertfordshire, England (1578) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1662) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Church (1662–1715) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 8 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, 8 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 3 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 Church's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Church PTP
1662–1715
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Church PTP
1752–1839
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Tucker PTP
1640–1710
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Church's Descendants

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Joseph Church PTP 1662–1715
  1. 1. Caleb Church PTP 1701–1769 m. Deborah Woodworth PTP 1703–1733
  2. 2. Deborah Church PTP 1677–1752