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Joseph Franklin 1646–1683

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Franklin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 5 independent trees

Born 10 Oct 1646 · Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Died 30 Nov 1683 · Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Father Thomas 8Th Ggf Franckline I
Mother Jane 8Th Ggm White
Siblings Abel Franklin, Benjamin Franklin Uncle Of Ben, Franklin Franklin, Hannah Morris, Henry Twin Frankline, Henry Franklin, James K 7Th Ggf Franklin I, John Franklin Mp, Jonathan Franklin, Joseph Franklin, Josiah E Father Of Benjamin Franklin Franklin, Samuel Twin Franklin, Thomas Franklin

Researchers connected through Joseph Franklin 1646–1683

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Franklin began in 1646 in Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom. Joseph Franklin passed away in 1683 in Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Joseph Franklin in Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1683
Death of Joseph Franklin in Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Franklin

This ancestor line traces from Of Cockington, Devon, England (1536) to Ecton, Northamptonshire, England (1646) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Franklin (1646–1683) was born in Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom. 5 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, 5 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 4 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 Franklin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Franklin PTP
1646–1683
Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Franklin's Descendants

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Joseph Franklin PTP 1646–1683