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Joseph EDSON 1649–1711

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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
  • Star tree owner

12 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph EDSON in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 12 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1649 · Salem, Essex, MA (USA)
Died 3 Oct 1711 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA, (USA)
Father Samuel Edson (1613–1692)
Mother Susanah Bickley
Spouse Experience Holbrook
Children Benjamin Edson, Josiah Edson, Mary Edson, Samuel Edson, Susannah Edson, Timothy Edson
Siblings Benjamin Edson, Bethiah Edson, Col Joseph Edson, Elizabeth Edson, Jarvis B Edson, Josiah Edson, Mary Edson, Samuel Edson, Sarah Edson, Susanna Edson, Susannah Edson

Researchers connected through Joseph EDSON 1649–1711

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Biography

The story of Joseph EDSON began in 1649 in Salem, Essex, MA (USA). Joseph EDSON married experience holbrook, mary turner, and had children including benjamin edson, josiah edson, mary edson, samuel edson, susannah edson, timothy edson. Joseph EDSON passed away in 1711 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA, (USA).

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Life Timeline

1649
Birth of Joseph EDSON in Salem, Essex, MA (USA)
Birth
1678
Joseph EDSON was married
Marriage
1686
Joseph EDSON was married in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1711
Death of Joseph EDSON in Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA, (USA)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph EDSON

This ancestor line traces from Bigorre, Pyrenees Atlantique, FRANCE (1020) to Salem, Essex, MA, USA (1649) across 26 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph EDSON (1649–1711) was born in Salem, Essex, MA (USA) and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA, (USA). 12 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, 12 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 26 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 EDSON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph EDSON PTP
1649–1711
Salem, Essex, MA (USA)
Parents
Samuel Edson PTP
1613–1692
Fillongley, Warwickshire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph EDSON's Descendants

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Joseph EDSON PTP 1649–1711
  1. 1. Samuel Edson PTP 1613–1692