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Joseph W. Farmer 1790–1860

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Farmer 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1790 · Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Died 2 Aug 1860 · Somerset, Pulaski Co, Kentucky, USA
Father Lodowick Farmer Jr
Mother Elizabeth Herring
Spouse Elizabeth L Williams
Children Alsa Farmer, Amanda Jane Ann Farmer, James Wesley Farmer, Jane Farmer, Joel A Farmer, John M Farmer, Joseph Blue Joe Farmer, Joseph Farmer, Joseph Woodson Farmer Jr, Malinda A Farmer Barnes, Malinda Ann Farmer, Marrimar Farmer, Martha Virginia Patty Or Patsy Farmer, Mary Peachie Farmer, Menerva Farmer, No Name Farmer, Rachel C Farmer, Rachel C Farmer Barnes, Richard H Farmer, Sarah Ann Farmer, Sarah Elizabeth Farmer, Sarah Sallie Farmer, Steave Farmer, Stephen Langford Farmer, Syburn Lybrandt Farmer, Thomas Farmer, William Bill Farmer, William Farmer
Siblings Dicey L Farmer, Elijah Farmer, Elizabeth W Betty Farmer, Henry Alpin Farmer, Henry Aplin Farmer, John Farmer 19 20Cm Ddna, John Farmer, Lucinda Farmer, Martha K Farmer, Polly Farmer, Samuel Shepard Herring, Sarah C Farmer

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Biography

The story of Joseph W. Farmer began in 1790 in Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States. Joseph W. Farmer married elizabeth l williams, sarah ann baker, susan sweet, and had children including alsa farmer, amanda jane ann farmer, james wesley farmer, jane farmer, joel a farmer, john m farmer, joseph blue joe farmer, joseph farmer, joseph woodson farmer jr, malinda a farmer barnes, malinda ann farmer, marrimar farmer, martha virginia patty or patsy farmer, mary peachie farmer, menerva farmer, no name farmer, rachel c farmer, rachel c farmer barnes, richard h farmer, sarah ann farmer, sarah elizabeth farmer, sarah sallie farmer, steave farmer, stephen langford farmer, syburn lybrandt farmer, thomas farmer, william bill farmer, william farmer. Joseph W. Farmer passed away in 1860 in Somerset, Pulaski Co, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1790
Birth of Joseph W. Farmer in Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1807
Joseph W. Farmer was married
Marriage
1860
Death of Joseph W. Farmer in Somerset, Pulaski Co, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Farmer

This ancestor line traces from Proctors Creek, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA (1757) to Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States (1790) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Farmer (1790–1860) was born in Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States and died in Somerset, Pulaski Co, Kentucky, 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 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 Farmer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph W. Farmer PTP
1790–1860
Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
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Joseph Farmer's Descendants

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Joseph W. Farmer PTP 1790–1860