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Joseph Church 1752–1839

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Church in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Dec 1752 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 18 Oct 1839 · Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Caleb Church
Mother Mercy Pope
Spouse Deborah Perry
Children Deborah Church, Gamaliel Church, Joseph Church Jr, Susan Church
Siblings Abigail Proctor, Deborah Church, Elizabeth Church, Gamaliel Church, Nathaniel Church

Researchers connected through Joseph Church 1752–1839

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Biography

Joseph Church was born in 1752 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of caleb church and mercy pope. Joseph Church married deborah perry, and had children including deborah perry church, gamaliel church, joseph church jr, susan church. Joseph Church passed away in 1839 in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1752
Birth of Joseph Church in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1839
Death of Joseph Church in Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Church

This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1638) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1752) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Church (1752–1839) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 3 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, 3 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 5 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
1752–1839
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Church's Descendants

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Joseph Church PTP 1752–1839
  1. 1. Deborah Perry Church PTP 1783–1827
    1. 1. Edward Delano PTP 1818–1881
    2. 2. Sarah Alvey Delano PTP 1822–1880
    3. 3. Franklin Hughes Delano PTP 1813–1893