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Joseph Davis 1664–1735

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Davis 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Mar 1664 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Died 10 Aug 1735 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Researchers connected through Joseph Davis 1664–1735

and 5 more tree owners connected with Joseph Davis 1664–1735

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Biography

The story of Joseph Davis began in 1664 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. Joseph Davis married hannah cobb, and had children including daniel davis, gershom davis, hannah davis, james davis, joseph davis, lydia davis, mary davis, robert davies, robert davis. Joseph Davis passed away in 1735 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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

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

  4. 4
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Joseph Davis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Birth
1673
Joseph Davis was christened in Suffolk, Roxbury, Massachusetts
Christening
1735
Death of Joseph Davis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Davis

This ancestor line traces from Bennefield, Northamptonshire, England (1535) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1664) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Davis (1664–1735) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 6 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, 6 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.

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Joseph Davis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Davis PTP
1664–1735
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
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Joseph Davis's Descendants

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Joseph Davis PTP 1664–1735
  1. 1. PTP 1702–1790 m. PTP 1711–1801
  2. 2. PTP 1713–1799