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Joseph Johnson 1702–1768

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 26 Aug 1702 · Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Died 30 Apr 1768 · Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Father Joseph A J Johnson
Siblings Anna Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Martha Johnson, Richard Johnson, Thankful Johnson, Zipporah Johnson
Records
GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Johnson was born in 1702 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, the child of joseph a j johnson. Joseph Johnson passed away in 1768 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

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    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Joseph Johnson in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1768
Death of Joseph Johnson in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Rushmere, Suffolk Co, England (1350) to Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut (1702) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Johnson (1702–1768) was born in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 4 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, 4 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 13 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 A J Johnson
Father
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Joseph Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Johnson PTP
1702–1768
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Joseph Johnson's Descendants

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Joseph Johnson PTP 1702–1768