Who was Joseph Pancoast?

Joseph Pancoast (1672–1766) was born in Ashen, Northamptonshire, England and died in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Pancoast 1672–1766

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 27 Oct 1672 · Ashen, Northamptonshire, England

Died 12 Oct 1766 · Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Father John Pancoast

Mother Elizabeth Osborn

Siblings Elizabeth Pancoast, James Pancoast, Mary Pankhurst Pancoast, Sarah Pancoast, Susannah Pancoast, William Pancoast

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Immediate Family

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John Pancoast

Elizabeth Osborn

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Biography

In 1672, Joseph Pancoast entered the world in Ashen, Northamptonshire, England, born to john pancoast and elizabeth osborn. Joseph Pancoast passed away in 1766 in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA.

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Birth of Joseph Pancoast in Ashen, Northamptonshire, England

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1766

Death of Joseph Pancoast in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Pancoast

This ancestor line traces from Cheshire, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom (1513) to Ashen, Northamptonshire, England (1672) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Pancoast (1672–1766) was born in Ashen, Northamptonshire, England and died in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA. 7 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, 7 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.
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