Joseph Hepworth Oswald 1842–1920
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Oswald in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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
Researchers connected through Joseph Oswald 1842–1920
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Immediate Family
Biography
Joseph Hepworth Oswald was born in 1842 in Woodville, Wilkinson, MS, the child of thomas hepworth oswald and alphise de courval. Joseph Hepworth Oswald passed away in 1920 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Oswald
This ancestor line traces from Midway, Liberty County, Georgia Colony (1760) to Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA (1842) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Oswald (1842–1920) was born in Woodville, Wilkinson, MS and died in New Orleans, Orleans, LA. 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 3 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.
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Joseph Oswald's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record