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Joseph Maxson 1672–1750

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Maxson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees

Born 10 Mar 1672 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 23 Sep 1750 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Father John Rev Maxson
Mother Mary Mosher
Spouse Tacy Burdick Ms 7Thgrgma
Children Joseph Maxson
Siblings John Rev Maxson Jr

Researchers connected through Joseph Maxson 1672–1750

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Biography

In 1672, Joseph Maxson entered the world in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, born to john rev maxson and mary mosher. Joseph Maxson married tacy burdick ms 7thgrgma, and had children including joseph maxson. Joseph Maxson passed away in 1750 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Joseph Maxson in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1750
Death of Joseph Maxson in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Maxson

This ancestor line traces from Newport,Newport,Rhode Island,USA (1638) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1672) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Maxson (1672–1750) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. 4 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, 4 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 2 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 Maxson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Maxson PTP
1672–1750
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Joseph Maxson's Descendants

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JM
Joseph Maxson PTP 1672–1750