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Joseph Driggs II, 1718–1797

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 II, in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Sep 1718 · Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut
Died 24 Aug 1797 · Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut
Father Joseph I Driggs
Mother Elizabeth Bourn Driggs Martin
Spouse Rachel Johnson
Children Elisha Driggs

Researchers connected through Joseph II, 1718–1797

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph II, 1718–1797

Biography

Joseph Driggs II, was born in 1718 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, the child of joseph i driggs and elizabeth bourn driggs martin. Joseph Driggs II, married rachel johnson, and had children including elisha driggs. Joseph Driggs II, passed away in 1797 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Joseph Driggs II, in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut
Birth
1797
Death of Joseph Driggs II, in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph II,

This ancestor line traces from Ashton, Oundle, Northamptonshire, England (1510) to Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut (1718) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph II, (1718–1797) was born in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut and died in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. 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 (C) 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 8 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 II,'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Driggs II, PTP
1718–1797
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph II,'s Descendants

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Joseph Driggs II, PTP 1718–1797