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Joseph Dana 1655–1700

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Dana 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 2 independent trees

Born 21 May 1655 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Feb 1700 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Richard Dana (1617–1690)
Mother Anne Bullard
Siblings Abiah Dana, Abigail Dana, Benjamin Dana, Daniel Dana, Deliverance Dana, Elizabeth Dana, Hannah Dana, Jacob Dana, John Dana, Sarah Dana

Researchers connected through Joseph Dana 1655–1700

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph Dana 1655–1700

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Dana was born in 1655 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of richard dana and anne bullard. Joseph Dana passed away in 1700 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1655
Birth of Joseph Dana in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1700
Death of Joseph Dana in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Dana

This ancestor line traces from BARNHAM, ENGLAND (1535) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1655) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Dana (1655–1700) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 Dana's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Dana PTP
1655–1700
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Richard Dana PTP
1617–1690
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Dana's Descendants

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JD
Joseph Dana PTP 1655–1700