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Joseph Funk 1759–1797

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Funk 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 2 independent trees

Born 29 Jul 1759 · Marsh Head, Washington, Maryland, United States
Died 27 Nov 1797 · Marsh Head, Washington County, Maryland, USA
Father Bishop Henry Funk
Mother Susannah Simons
Siblings Catherine Funk, David Funk, Elizabeth Caty Funk, Esther Funk, Henry Funk, Jacob Funk, Mary Funk, Reverend John Simon Funk, Susanna Simon Funk

Researchers connected through Joseph Funk 1759–1797

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph Funk 1759–1797

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Funk began in 1759 in Marsh Head, Washington, Maryland, United States. Joseph Funk passed away in 1797 in Marsh Head, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

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Life Timeline

1759
Birth of Joseph Funk in Marsh Head, Washington, Maryland, United States
Birth
1797
Death of Joseph Funk in Marsh Head, Washington County, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Funk

This ancestor line traces from Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire, England (1651) to Marsh Head, Washington County, Maryland, USA (1759) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Funk (1759–1797) was born in Marsh Head, Washington, Maryland, United States and died in Marsh Head, Washington County, Maryland, 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 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 Funk's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Funk PTP
1759–1797
Marsh Head, Washington, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Funk's Descendants

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Joseph Funk PTP 1759–1797