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Joseph Griggs 1661–1715

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Griggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1661 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 5 Feb 1715 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Joseph Griggs
Mother Hannah Davis
Siblings Benjamin Griggs, Elizabeth Griggs, Hannah Griggs, Ichabod Griggs, Joanna Griggs, Mary Griggs, Samuel Griggs

Researchers connected through Joseph Griggs 1661–1715

and 3 more tree owners connected with Joseph Griggs 1661–1715

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1661, Joseph Griggs entered the world in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to joseph griggs and hannah davis. Joseph Griggs passed away in 1715 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Joseph Griggs in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1715
Death of Joseph Griggs in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Griggs

This ancestor line traces from Terling, Essex, England (1520) to Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Griggs (1661–1715) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 5 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 Griggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Griggs PTP
1661–1715
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Griggs PTP
1661–1715
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Joseph Griggs PTP
1661–1715
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Griggs's Descendants

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Joseph Griggs PTP 1661–1715