Who was Joseph Dudley?

Joseph Dudley (1643–1712) was born in Guilford, Conn and died in Guilford. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Dudley 1643–1712

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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6 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Dudley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Apr 1643 · Guilford, Conn

Died 3 Jun 1712 · Guilford

Father William Dudley (1608–1684)

Mother Jenne Lutman

Siblings Deborah Dudley, Ruth Dudley, William Dudley

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … London, England, Church of England … Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records U.S., Craftperson Files Global, Find a Grave Index …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Dudley

1608–1684

Jenne Lutman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1643, Joseph Dudley entered the world in Guilford, Conn, born to william dudley and jenne lutman. Joseph Dudley passed away in 1712 in Guilford.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Baptism Records London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms
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Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records
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Record U.S., Craftperson Files
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations

Life Timeline

1643

Birth of Joseph Dudley in Guilford, Conn

Birth

1712

Death of Joseph Dudley in Guilford

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Dudley

This ancestor line traces from Ilchester, Somerset, England (1577) to Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA (1643) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Dudley (1643–1712) was born in Guilford, Conn and died in Guilford. 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 3 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.
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