Joseph Benjamin Mills 1694–1783
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Mills in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
Joseph Benjamin Mills was born in 1694 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, the child of john mills and sarah pettibone. Joseph Benjamin Mills passed away in 1783 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Mills
This ancestor line traces from Chesterton, Huntingdonshire, England (1572) to Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1694) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Mills (1694–1783) was born in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Simsbury, Hartford, 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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- 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.
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Joseph Mills's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record