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Joseph Coulson 1669–1708

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Coulson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Jul 1669 · Hartshorn, Derbyshire, England
Died 1 Feb 1708 · Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Thomas Coulson
Mother Mary Burrowe
Spouse Margaret Evans
Children Joseph Coulson Jr, Margaret Coulson, Samuel Coulson, Thomas Coulson, William Coulson
Siblings Ann Coulson, Benjamin Coulson, Elizabeth Coulson, Francis Coulson, Hannah Coulson, Humphrey Coulson, Joshua Coulson, Mary Coulson, Ruth Coulson, Samuel Coulson, Seth Coulson

Researchers connected through Joseph Coulson 1669–1708

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Biography

In 1669, Joseph Coulson entered the world in Hartshorn, Derbyshire, England, born to thomas coulson and mary burrowe. Joseph Coulson married margaret evans, and had children including joseph coulson jr, margaret coulson, samuel coulson, thomas coulson, william coulson. Joseph Coulson passed away in 1708 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1669
Birth of Joseph Coulson in Hartshorn, Derbyshire, England
Birth
1708
Death of Joseph Coulson in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Coulson

This ancestor line traces from Derbyshire, England (1557) to Hartshorn, Derbyshire, England (1669) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Coulson (1669–1708) was born in Hartshorn, Derbyshire, England and died in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 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 4 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 Coulson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Coulson PTP
1669–1708
Hartshorn, Derbyshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Joseph Coulson's Descendants

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Joseph Coulson PTP 1669–1708
  1. 1. Samuel Coulson PTP 1729–1776
    1. 1. Esther Coulson PTP 1752–1830