Who was Joseph Hayward?

Joseph Hayward (1669–1758) was born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts and died in Bridgewater. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Hayward 1669–1758

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 Nov 1669 · Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Died 23 Mar 1758 · Bridgewater

Father John Hayward

Mother Sarah Mitchell

Siblings Benjamin Hayward, Benoni Hayward, Elizabeth Hayward, John Hayward, Mary Hayward, Mercy Hayward, Sarah Hayward, Susanna Hayward, Thomas Hayward Deacon

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Hayward

Sarah Mitchell

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1669, Joseph Hayward entered the world in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, born to john hayward and sarah mitchell. Joseph Hayward passed away in 1758 in Bridgewater.

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1669

Birth of Joseph Hayward in Bridgewater, Massachusetts

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1758

Death of Joseph Hayward in Bridgewater

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Hayward

This ancestor line traces from Leyden, South Holland, Netherlands (1540) to Bridgewater, Massachusetts (1669) across 6 generations.

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: Joseph Hayward (1669–1758) was born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts and died in Bridgewater. 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.
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Joseph Hayward PTP

1669–1758

Bridgewater, Massachusetts