Who was Joseph Edwards?

Joseph Edwards (1705–1705) was born in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Edwards 1705–1705

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 Jun 1705 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Died 17 Jun 1705 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father Captain John Edwards

Mother Mary Hanford

Siblings Abigail Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, John Edwards, Mary Ann Edwards, Mary Edwards, Thomas Edwards, William Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Captain John Edwards

Mary Hanford

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1705, Joseph Edwards entered the world in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to captain john edwards and mary hanford. Joseph Edwards passed away in 1705 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Joseph Edwards in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

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Death of Joseph Edwards in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Edwards

This ancestor line traces from England (1068) to Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (1705) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Edwards (1705–1705) was born in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 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 22 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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