Joseph Joy 1645–1697
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Joy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joseph Joy 1645–1697
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Joseph Joy began in 1645 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph Joy married mary prince, and had children including joseph joy. Joseph Joy passed away in 1697 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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2Record Colonial Families of the USA
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3Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Joy
This ancestor line traces from East Meon, Hampshire, , England (1583) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1645) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Joy (1645–1697) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, 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 (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 3 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 Joy's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record