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JOSEPH HILDRETH 1695–1780

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have JOSEPH HILDRETH in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees

Born 30 Nov 1695 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 04 Jan 1780 · Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Joseph Hildreth
Mother Abigail Wilson (1692–1730)
Siblings Abigail Hildreth, Benjamin Hildreth, Bridget Hildreth, Elizabeth Hildreth, Ephraim Hildreth, Hannah Hildreth, John Hildreth, Joseph Hildreth, Rachel Hildreth, Richard Hildreth
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through JOSEPH HILDRETH 1695–1780

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of JOSEPH HILDRETH began in 1695 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. JOSEPH HILDRETH passed away in 1780 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1695
Birth of JOSEPH HILDRETH in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1780
Death of JOSEPH HILDRETH in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JOSEPH HILDRETH

This ancestor line traces from Cambrai, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (1495) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1695) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

JOSEPH HILDRETH (1695–1780) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 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 9 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.

Related Records

Joseph Hildreth
Father
Abigail Wilson
1692–1730 · Mother

JOSEPH HILDRETH's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
JOSEPH HILDRETH PTP
1695–1780
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Wilson PTP
1692–1730
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Deborah Pierce PTP
1666–1703
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

JOSEPH HILDRETH's Descendants

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JH
JOSEPH HILDRETH PTP 1695–1780