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Joseph Dean 1646–1727

Public Tree Person

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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
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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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Dean in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 14 Oct 1646 · 1675546, Somerset, England
Died 26 Oct 1727 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Walter Deane (1612–1693)
Mother Eleanor Strong
Siblings Abigail Dean, Benjamin Deane, Eleanor Deane, Ezra Deane, Isaac Deane, James Deane, Joseph Deane, Lydia Dean, Mary Dean, Thomas Deane, William Deane

Researchers connected through Joseph Dean 1646–1727

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1646, Joseph Dean entered the world in 1675546, Somerset, England, born to walter deane and eleanor strong. Joseph Dean passed away in 1727 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Joseph Dean in 1675546, Somerset, England
Birth
1727
Death of Joseph Dean in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Dean

This ancestor line traces from Chard, Somerset, , England (1611) to 1675546, Somerset, England (1646) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Dean (1646–1727) was born in 1675546, Somerset, England and died in Taunton, Bristol, 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 2 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 Dean's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Dean PTP
1646–1727
1675546, Somerset, England
Parents
Walter Deane PTP
1612–1693
Chard, Somerset, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Dean's Descendants

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Joseph Dean PTP 1646–1727