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Joseph HASTINGS 1684–1783

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

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

Born 7 Jan 1684 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Mar 1783 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Hastings
Mother Abigail Hammond
Siblings Abigail Hastings, Elizabeth Hastings, Hepzibah Hastings, John Hastings, Joseph Hastings, Samuel Hastings, Thomas Hastings, William Hastings

Researchers connected through Joseph HASTINGS 1684–1783

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph HASTINGS 1684–1783

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph HASTINGS was born in 1684 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john hastings and abigail hammond. Joseph HASTINGS passed away in 1783 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Joseph HASTINGS in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1783
Death of Joseph HASTINGS in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph HASTINGS

This ancestor line traces from Semer, Suffolk, England (1514) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1684) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph HASTINGS (1684–1783) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Watertown, Middlesex, 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 (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 6 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 HASTINGS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph HASTINGS PTP
1684–1783
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph HASTINGS's Descendants

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Joseph HASTINGS PTP 1684–1783