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Joseph Greenleaf 1686–1735

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Greenleaf in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Apr 1686 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Dec 1735 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Stephen Greenleaf (1704–1795)
Mother Elizabeth GERRISH (1654–1712)
Spouse Thomasine Mayo
Children Joseph Greenleaf, Mayhew Greenleaf, Sarah Greenleaf
Siblings Benjamin Greenleaf, Daniel Greenleaf, Elizabeth Greenleaf, John Greenleaf, Moses Greenleaf, Sarah Greenleaf, Stephen Greenleaf, William Greenleaf

Researchers connected through Joseph Greenleaf 1686–1735

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Biography

Joseph Greenleaf was born in 1686 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of stephen greenleaf and elizabeth gerrish. Joseph Greenleaf married thomasine mayo, and had children including joseph greenleaf, mayhew greenleaf, sarah greenleaf. Joseph Greenleaf passed away in 1735 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Joseph Greenleaf in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1735
Death of Joseph Greenleaf in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Greenleaf

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1686) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Greenleaf (1686–1735) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (A) 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 14 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 Greenleaf's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Greenleaf PTP
1686–1735
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Stephen Greenleaf PTP
1704–1795
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth GERRISH PTP
1654–1712
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Greenleaf's Descendants

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Joseph Greenleaf PTP 1686–1735
  1. 1. Joseph Greenleaf PTP 1717–1751
  2. 2. Sarah Greenleaf PTP 1708–1779