Who was Joseph Churchill?

Joseph Churchill (1649–1699) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph (Sergeant) Churchill 1649–1699

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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 2 Dec 1649 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America

Died 1 Apr 1699 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America

Father Josiah Joseph Churchill

Mother Elizabeth Foote

Spouse Mary Edwards Catlin B 29 Nov In Hart Hart Touzey

Children David Churchill, Nathaniel Churchill, Samuel Churchill Ensign

Siblings Ann Churchill, Elizabeth Churchill, Hannah Churchill Royce, Henry Churchhill, Jacob Porter Churchill, Josiah Henry Churchill, Lieut Benjamin Churchill, Mary Elizabeth Churchill, Prudence Churchill, Robert Churchill, Sarah Churchill, William Churchill

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Joseph Churchill

Elizabeth Foote

Spouse(s)

Mary Edwards Catlin B 29 Nov In Hart Hart Touzey

Children

David Churchill

Nathaniel Churchill

Samuel Churchill Ensign

Biography

Joseph (Sergeant) Churchill was born in 1649 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America, the child of josiah joseph churchill and elizabeth foote. Joseph (Sergeant) Churchill married mary edwards catlin b 29 nov in hart hart touzey, and had children including david churchill, nathaniel churchill, samuel churchill ensign. Joseph (Sergeant) Churchill passed away in 1699 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America.

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Life Timeline

1649

Birth of Joseph (Sergeant) Churchill in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1649

Birth of Joseph (Sergeant) Churchill in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America

Birth

1699

Death of Joseph (Sergeant) Churchill in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death

1699

Death of Joseph (Sergeant) Churchill in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Churchill

This ancestor line traces from Little Ore, Staffordshire, England (1478) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America (1649) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Churchill (1649–1699) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America. 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 7 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.