Joseph Lee (1643–1716) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Lee 1643–1716

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1643 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 4 Nov 1716 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Lea

Mother Anne Joanne Hungerford

Siblings Ann Leigh, Mary Bland, Mary Lee, Peter Lee, Samuel Lee, Sarah Lee

Records

Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Bristol, England, Select Church of … Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Lea

Anne Joanne Hungerford

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Lee began in 1643 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Lee passed away in 1716 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers
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Life Timeline

1643

Birth of Joseph Lee in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1716

Death of Joseph Lee in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Lee

This ancestor line traces from Black Bourton, Oxfordshire, England (1567) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts (1643) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Lee (1643–1716) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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.