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Joseph Peck IV 1707–1780

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

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph IV in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Oct 1707 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died 31 Mar 1780 · Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Spouse Rebecca Shepard
Children John Peck, Violet Peck

Researchers connected through Joseph IV 1707–1780

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph IV 1707–1780

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Joseph Peck IV began in 1707 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Joseph Peck IV married rebecca shepard, and had children including john peck, violet peck. Joseph Peck IV passed away in 1780 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1707
Birth of Joseph Peck IV in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1780
Death of Joseph Peck IV in Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph IV

This ancestor line traces from Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1682) to Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1707) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph IV (1707–1780) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 2 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 IV's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Peck IV PTP
1707–1780
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Joseph IV's Descendants

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Joseph Peck IV PTP 1707–1780
  1. 1. Violet Peck PTP 1735–1812