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Joseph Mason 1663–1748

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Mason 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 5 independent trees

Born 6 MAR 1663 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 MAY 1748 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father Sampson Mason
Mother Mary Butterworth (1629–1704)
Siblings Benjamin Mason, Bethia Mason, Deacon Isaac Mason, James Mason, John Mason, Mary Mason, Noah Mason, Pelatiah Mason, Sampson Mason, Samuel Mason, Sarah Butterworth Mason, Sarah Mason, Thankful Mason

Researchers connected through Joseph Mason 1663–1748

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Mason was born in 1663 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of sampson mason and mary butterworth. Joseph Mason passed away in 1748 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1663
Birth of Joseph Mason in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1748
Death of Joseph Mason in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Mason

This ancestor line traces from Plowland Manor, Thorpe, Yorkshire, England (1501) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1663) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Mason (1663–1748) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 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 Mason's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Mason PTP
1663–1748
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Butterworth PTP
1629–1704
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Mason's Descendants

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JM
Joseph Mason PTP 1663–1748