Who was Joseph Colburn?

Joseph Colburn (1661–1733) was born in Ipswich and died in Dracut. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Joseph Colburn 1661–1733

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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5 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Colburn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 16 Jun 1661 · Ipswich

Died 13 Nov 1733 · Dracut

Father Edward Colburn

Mother Hannah Rolfe

Siblings Daniel Colburn, Edward Colburn Jr, Ezra Colburn, Hannah C Colburn, John Colburn, Lydia Colburn, Robert Colburn, Thomas Colborn

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Colburn

Hannah Rolfe

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Colburn began in 1661 in Ipswich. Joseph Colburn passed away in 1733 in Dracut.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

Life Timeline

1661

Birth of Joseph Colburn in Ipswich

Birth

1733

Death of Joseph Colburn in Dracut

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Colburn

This ancestor line traces from Rothwell, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1661) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Colburn (1661–1733) was born in Ipswich and died in Dracut. 5 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, 5 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.
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