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Joseph Morse 1615–1654

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5 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Morse 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 02 May 1615 · Redgrave, Suffolk, England
Died 20 Jun 1654 · Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Samuel Morse (1639–1718)
Mother Elizabeth Jasper
Spouse Hannah Phillips
Children Abigail Morse, Bethia Morse, Dorcas Benjamin Clarke Morse, Elizabeth Morse, Ephraim Morse, Ezra Morse, Hannah Morse, Jeremiah Morse, John Morse, Joseph Morse, Joseph Morse Jr, Mary Morse, Rachel Morse, Rebecca Morse, Ruth Morse, Samuel Morse, Sarah Morse
Siblings Abigail Marriott Fisher Morse English Immigrant, Daniel Morse Sr English Immigrant, Eleanor Helena Thomas Barnard Sr George Little Morse English Immigrant, Elizabeth Robert Daniels Morse English Immigrant, Jeremiah Morse, John Anne Chickering Morse English Immigrant, Mary Samuel Bullen Morse English Immigrant, Samuel Morse, Sarah Morse
Records
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 England & Wales, Christening Index, … Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Global, Find a Grave® Index … Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Millennium File New World Immigrants, Vol. I U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Colonial Families of the USA New England, the Great Migration … The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census … Representative Men and Old Families …
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Immediate Family

Biography

Joseph Morse was born in 1615 in Redgrave, Suffolk, England, the child of samuel morse and elizabeth jasper. In 1643, Joseph Morse resided in Dedham, Massachusetts. Joseph Morse married hannah phillips, and had children including abigail morse, bethia morse, dorcas benjamin clarke morse, elizabeth morse, ephraim morse, ezra morse, hannah morse, jeremiah morse, john morse, joseph morse, joseph morse jr, mary morse, rachel morse, rebecca morse, ruth morse, samuel morse, sarah morse. Joseph Morse passed away in 1654 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration New World Immigrants, Vol. I

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

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    Record Representative Men and Old Families of Southeastern Massachusetts

Life Timeline

1615
Birth of Joseph Morse in Redgrave, Suffolk, England
Birth
1615
Joseph Morse was baptized in Redgrave, Suffolk, England
Baptism
1643
Joseph Morse resided here in Dedham, Massachusetts
Residence
1654
Death of Joseph Morse in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1700
Joseph Morse resided here in Barnstable; Bristol; Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1843
Joseph Morse resided here in Massachusetts, USA
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Morse

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1587) to Redgrave, Suffolk, England (1615) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Morse (1615–1654) was born in Redgrave, Suffolk, England and died in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Samuel Morse
1639–1718 · Father
Elizabeth Jasper
Mother

Joseph Morse's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Morse PTP
1615–1654
Redgrave, Suffolk, England
Parents
Samuel Morse PTP
1639–1718
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Joseph Morse PTP
1672–1755
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Phillips PTP
1654–1732
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Morse's Descendants

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JM
Joseph Morse PTP 1615–1654
  1. 1. Elizabeth Morse PTP 1647–1715
  2. 2. Hannah Morse PTP 1641–1704
  3. 3. Samuel Morse PTP 1639–1718
  4. 4. John Morse PTP 1639–1679
  5. 5. Abigail Morse PTP 1646–1737
  6. 6. Ruth Morse PTP 1637–1692