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Joseph Benjamin Mills 1694–1783

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 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

Born 23 Dec 1694 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Died 19 Apr 1783 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Father John Mills
Mother Sarah Pettibone (1667–1748)
Siblings John Mills, Patience Mills, Prudence Mills, Sarah Mills

Researchers connected through Joseph Mills 1694–1783

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph Mills 1694–1783

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

1694
Birth of Joseph Benjamin Mills in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Birth
1783
Death of Joseph Benjamin Mills in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Mills

This ancestor line traces from Chesterton, Huntingdonshire, England (1572) to Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1694) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.
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 Mills's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Benjamin Mills PTP
1694–1783
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Pettibone PTP
1667–1748
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Mills's Descendants

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JM
Joseph Benjamin Mills PTP 1694–1783