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Joseph Joy 1645–1697

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 1 Feb 1645 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 31 May 1697 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Joy
Mother Joan Gallop
Spouse Mary Prince
Children Joseph Joy
Siblings Elizabeth Joy

Researchers connected through Joseph Joy 1645–1697

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph Joy 1645–1697

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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  2. 2
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  3. 3
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

Life Timeline

1645
Birth of Joseph Joy in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1645
Birth of Joseph Joy in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1697
Death of Joseph Joy in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Joseph Joy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Joy PTP
1645–1697
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Joseph Joy's Descendants

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Joseph Joy PTP 1645–1697