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Joseph Gillett 1695–1756

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Gillett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 6 independent trees

Born 3 Mar 1695 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 29 Jul 1756 · Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States
Father Josiah Gillett (1650–1736)
Mother Joanna Taintor (1657–1735)
Siblings Aaron Gillett, Dorothy Gillett, Elizabeth Gillett, Joanna Gillett, Josiah Gillett, Mary Gillett, Mindwell Gillett, Noah Gillett, Samuel Gillett

Researchers connected through Joseph Gillett 1695–1756

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Gillett began in 1695 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Joseph Gillett passed away in 1756 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1695
Birth of Joseph Gillett in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1756
Death of Joseph Gillett in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Gillett

This ancestor line traces from Colyton, Devon, England (1607) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1695) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Gillett (1695–1756) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States. 6 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, 6 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 3 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 Gillett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Gillett PTP
1695–1756
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Josiah Gillett PTP
1650–1736
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Joanna Taintor PTP
1657–1735
Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Gillett's Descendants

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Joseph Gillett PTP 1695–1756