Who was Joseph Griggs?

Joseph Griggs (1624–1715) was born in Boxsted, Suffolk, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Griggs 1624–1715

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Apr 1624 · Boxsted, Suffolk, England

Died 10 Feb 1715 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Griggs

Mother Mary Greene

Spouse Hannah Davis

Children Benjamin Griggs, Hannah Griggs, Joanna Griggs, Joseph Griggs, Mary Griggs, Samuel Griggs

Siblings John Griggs, Mary Griggs

Records

American Marriages Before 1699 Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Biography

The story of Joseph Griggs began in 1624 in Boxsted, Suffolk, England. Joseph Griggs married hannah davis, and had children including benjamin griggs, hannah griggs, joanna griggs, joseph griggs, mary griggs, samuel griggs. Joseph Griggs passed away in 1715 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1624

Birth of Joseph Griggs in Boxsted, Suffolk, England

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1715

Death of Joseph Griggs in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Griggs

This ancestor line traces from Boxted, Suffolk, England (1585) to Boxsted, Suffolk, England (1624) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Griggs (1624–1715) was born in Boxsted, Suffolk, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) 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 2 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.
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