Who was Joseph Lewis?

Joseph Lewis (1676–1767) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Lewis 1676–1767

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 04 Jul 1676 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Died 22 Aug 1767 · Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Father Lt James Lewes Lewis Sr

Mother Sarah Jane Lane Lewis

Siblings Bethiah Lewis, Deacon John Lewis, Ebenezer Lewes Lewis, Ebenezer Lewis Dna, Edward Cob Lewis, Edward Lewis, Eleazer Lewis, George Lewes, George Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Hannah Lewis Lombard, Hannah Mary Lewis, Isaac Lewis, Jabez Lewis, James Cobb, James Lewis, James Lewis Jr, John Cob Lewis, John Jonathan Lewis, John Lewis, John Lewis Sr, Joseph Researching Lewis, Joseph John Lewis, Joseph Lewis, Judge Ebenezer Lewis, Katherine Lewis, Mary Lewis, Mary Martha Lewis, Samuel Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Savanah Lewis, Susanna Lewis Beal Eaton, Susanna Lewis Eaton, Susannah Lewis, Thomas Lewis

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lt James Lewes Lewis Sr

Sarah Jane Lane Lewis

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Lewis was born in 1676 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, the child of lt james lewes lewis sr and sarah jane lane lewis. Joseph Lewis passed away in 1767 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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1676

Birth of Joseph Lewis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Birth

1767

Death of Joseph Lewis in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England (1534) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1676) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Lewis (1676–1767) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. 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 5 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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