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Joseph Lewis 1676–1749

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Lewis 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1676 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Died 2 Nov 1749 · Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut
Father Joseph Lewis
Mother Elizabeth Case (1658–1718)
Siblings Elizabeth Lewis, John Lewis

Researchers connected through Joseph Lewis 1676–1749

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Lewis was born in 1676 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, the child of joseph lewis and elizabeth case. Joseph Lewis passed away in 1749 in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1676
Birth of Joseph Lewis in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Birth
1749
Death of Joseph Lewis in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Gravesend, Kent, England (1616) to Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut (1676) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Lewis (1676–1749) was born in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut. 2 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, 2 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 Lewis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Lewis PTP
1676–1749
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Case PTP
1658–1718
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Case PTP
1616–1704
Gravesend, Kent, England
Unknown

Joseph Lewis's Descendants

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JL
Joseph Lewis PTP 1676–1749