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Joseph Osgood 1656–1664

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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Osgood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 Dec 1656 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 May 1664 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Osgood
Mother Elizabeth Clere
Siblings Elizabeth Osgood, Joan Osgood, Joanna Osgood, John Osgood, Mary Osgood, Sarah Osgood, William Osgood Jr

Researchers connected through Joseph Osgood 1656–1664

and 3 more tree owners connected with Joseph Osgood 1656–1664

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Osgood began in 1656 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph Osgood passed away in 1664 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Joseph Osgood in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1664
Death of Joseph Osgood in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Osgood

This ancestor line traces from Wherewell, England (1543) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1656) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Osgood (1656–1664) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 4 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 Osgood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Osgood PTP
1656–1664
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Osgood's Descendants

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Joseph Osgood PTP 1656–1664