Joseph Greenleaf 1686–1735
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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
Researchers connected through Joseph Greenleaf 1686–1735
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Immediate Family
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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1Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
Life Timeline
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.
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