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Joseph Morse 1707–1777

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Morse 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 14 Oct 1707 · Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Died 1 Mar 1777 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Father Peter Morse (1674–1721)
Mother Priscilla Carpenter
Siblings Abiel Morse, Amos Morse, Anna Morse, Anthony Morse, Esther Morse, John Morse, Lydia Morse, Mary Morse, Peter Morse, Priscilla Morse, Rebecca Morse, Sarah

Researchers connected through Joseph Morse 1707–1777

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Morse was born in 1707 in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States, the child of peter morse and priscilla carpenter. Joseph Morse passed away in 1777 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record 612.ftw

Life Timeline

1707
Birth of Joseph Morse in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1777
Death of Joseph Morse in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Morse

This ancestor line traces from of, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (1570) to Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, USA (1707) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Morse (1707–1777) was born in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States. 6 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, 6 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 Morse's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Morse PTP
1707–1777
Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Peter Morse PTP
1674–1721
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Barnard PTP
1639–1662
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Morse's Descendants

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Joseph Morse PTP 1707–1777