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Joseph Curtis 1689–1754

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 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
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Curtis 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

Born 15 Jul 1689 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Jan 1754 · Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joseph Curtis
Mother Abigail Grout (1655–1745)
Siblings Abigail Curtis, Ephraim Curtis, Mary Curtis, Mercy Curtis, Sarah Curtis

Researchers connected through Joseph Curtis 1689–1754

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph Curtis 1689–1754

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1689, Joseph Curtis entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to joseph curtis and abigail grout. Joseph Curtis passed away in 1754 in Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Joseph Curtis in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1754
Death of Joseph Curtis in Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Curtis

This ancestor line traces from Great Oakley, Essex, England (1546) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1689) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Curtis (1689–1754) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Curtis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Curtis PTP
1689–1754
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joseph Curtis PTP
1689–1754
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail Grout PTP
1655–1745
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Curtis PTP
1689–1754
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail Grout PTP
1655–1745
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Anne Busby PTP
1607–1686
Norwich, Norfolk, England

Joseph Curtis's Descendants

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JC
Joseph Curtis PTP 1689–1754