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Joseph Esten 1751–1851

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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Esten in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 Dec 1751 · Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died 20 Sep 1851 · Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Father John Eston
Mother Lydia Colwell
Siblings Abigail Esten, Emma Amey Esten, Henry Eston, Jemina Esten, Joanna Eston, John Esten Ii, Lydia Eston, Marcy Esten, Martha Eston, Salome Eston, Samuel Eston

Researchers connected through Joseph Esten 1751–1851

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1751, Joseph Esten entered the world in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, born to john eston and lydia colwell. Joseph Esten passed away in 1851 in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1751
Birth of Joseph Esten in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1851
Death of Joseph Esten in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Esten

This ancestor line traces from All Hallows, Goldsmith St., Exeter, Devon, England (1552) to Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1751) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Esten (1751–1851) was born in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 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 7 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 Esten's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Esten PTP
1751–1851
Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Esten's Descendants

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Joseph Esten PTP 1751–1851