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Joseph Parsons 1620–1683

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
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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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Parsons 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 25 Jun 1620 · Great Torrington, Devon, England
Died 9 Oct 1683 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
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Records
Family Data Collection - Deaths Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … WikiTree

Researchers connected through Joseph Parsons 1620–1683

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Parsons began in 1620 in Great Torrington, Devon, England. Joseph Parsons passed away in 1683 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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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 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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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

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    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

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    Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1620
Birth of Joseph Parsons in Great Torrington, Devon, England
Birth
1683
Death of Joseph Parsons in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Parsons

This ancestor line traces from Sydenham, Oxfordshire, England (1505) to Great Torrington, Devonshire, England (1620) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Parsons (1620–1683) was born in Great Torrington, Devon, England and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, 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 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.

Related Records

Joseph Parsons's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Parsons PTP
1620–1683
Great Torrington, Devon, England
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Joseph Parsons's Descendants

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Joseph Parsons PTP 1620–1683