Who was Joseph Josselyn?

Joseph Josselyn (1663–1726) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Joseph Josselyn 1663–1726

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Josselyn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1663 · Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 5 Sep 1726 · Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father Abraham Josselyn

Mother Beatrice Hampson

Siblings Abraham Joslin, Child Joslin, Dorothy Jocelyn, Henry Joselyn, Henry Josselyn, Mary Joslin, Nathaniel Josselyn, Philip Joslin, Rebecca Josselyn

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Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Josselyn

Beatrice Hampson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Josselyn began in 1663 in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph Josselyn passed away in 1726 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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1663

Birth of Joseph Josselyn in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1726

Death of Joseph Josselyn in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Josselyn

This ancestor line traces from Birling, Sussex, England (1395) to Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1663) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Josselyn (1663–1726) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) 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 7 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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