Joseph Pratt 1637–1720
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Pratt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joseph Pratt 1637–1720
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1637, Joseph Pratt entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA, born to elizabeth bates kingman. Joseph Pratt married dorcas folger, sarah judkins, and had children including ephraim pratt, experience pratt, hannah pratt, john pratt, joseph pratt ii, mary pratt, samuel pratt, sarah pratt, william elder pratt. Joseph Pratt passed away in 1720 in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA.
Sources
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1Record Millennium File
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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4Record 509a.FTW
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5Record World Family Tree Vol. 85, Ed. 1
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Pratt
This ancestor line traces from Ludd, Kent, England (1415) to Weymouth, Norfolk, MA (1637) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Pratt (1637–1720) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA. 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 (A) 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 8 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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Related Records
Joseph Pratt's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Joseph Pratt's Descendants
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2. PTP 1668–1716