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Joseph Lewis 1677–1742

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 6 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 13 May 1677 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 27 May 1742 · Haddom, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Father Thomas Lewis (1668–1717)
Mother Hannah Baker
Siblings Benjamin Lewis, Deborah Lewis, Edward Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Esther Lewis, Hannah Mary Lewis, Hepzebah Lewis, Mary Lewis, Persis Lewis, Samuel Lewis, Thomas Lewis

Researchers connected through Joseph Lewis 1677–1742

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1677, Joseph Lewis entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas lewis and hannah baker. Joseph Lewis passed away in 1742 in Haddom, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1677
Birth of Joseph Lewis in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1742
Death of Joseph Lewis in Haddom, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Beverstone, Gloucestershire, England (1462) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1677) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Lewis (1677–1742) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Haddom, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 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 6 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
1677–1742
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Thomas Lewis PTP
1668–1717
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Lewis PTP
1668–1717
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Lewis's Descendants

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Joseph Lewis PTP 1677–1742