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Joseph Crowell 1696–1783

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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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 Crowell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Sep 1696 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 14 Jan 1783 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father
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Spouse (1714–1795)
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Researchers connected through Joseph Crowell 1696–1783

and 3 more tree owners connected with Joseph Crowell 1696–1783

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Sarah Howes
Children

Biography

In 1696, Joseph Crowell entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to john crowell and hannah hathaway. Joseph Crowell married ann hallet, sarah howes, and had children including stephen crowell. Joseph Crowell passed away in 1783 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Joseph Crowell in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1783
Death of Joseph Crowell in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Crowell

This ancestor line traces from Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey (1000) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1696) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Crowell (1696–1783) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 23 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.

Related Records

Joseph Crowell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Crowell PTP
1696–1783
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Joseph Crowell's Descendants

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Joseph Crowell PTP 1696–1783 m. Sarah Howes PTP 1700–1751