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Joseph Parsons 1661–1687

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Parsons in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 1 MAY 1661 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Died 15 APR 1687 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Father Thomas Parsons
Mother Lydia Brown
Siblings Abigail Parsons, Bethia Parsons, Ebenezer Parsons, John Parsons, Marcy Parsons, Mary Parsons, Samuel Parsons, Thomas Parsons, William Parsons
Records
GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … OneWorldTree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Parsons began in 1661 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. Joseph Parsons passed away in 1687 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  2. 2
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

  3. 3
    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Joseph Parsons in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Birth
1687
Death of Joseph Parsons in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Parsons

This ancestor line traces from Numburholme, Yorkshire, England (1030) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut (1661) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Parsons (1661–1687) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut. 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 (C) 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 22 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

Thomas Parsons
Father
Lydia Brown
Mother

Joseph Parsons's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Parsons PTP
1661–1687
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Parsons's Descendants

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Joseph Parsons PTP 1661–1687