Who was Joseph Jenkins?

Joseph Jenkins (1703–1749) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Jenkins 1703–1749

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Feb 1703 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 Jan 1749 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Joseph Jenkins

Mother Lydia Howland

Spouse Mercy Howland

Children Mercy Jenkins

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Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital …

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Biography

The story of Joseph Jenkins began in 1703 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Jenkins married mercy howland, and had children including mercy jenkins. Joseph Jenkins passed away in 1749 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

Life Timeline

1703

Birth of Joseph Jenkins in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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1736

Joseph Jenkins was married in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Marriage

1749

Death of Joseph Jenkins in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Jenkins

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1703) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Jenkins (1703–1749) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, 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 (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 18 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.
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