Who was Joseph Pratt?

Joseph Pratt (1639–1720) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Pratt 1639–1720

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Aug 1639 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 24 Dec 1720 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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American Marriages Before 1699 Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … 3903113.FTW FamilySearch Family Tree Findagrave Marriage

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Biography

The story of Joseph Pratt began in 1639 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Pratt married sarah judkins pratt, and had children including ephraim pratt, experience pratt, hannah pratt, john pratt, joseph pratt, samuel pratt, sarah pratt wright, william pratt. Joseph Pratt passed away in 1720 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Birth of Joseph Pratt in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Joseph Pratt in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Pratt

This ancestor line traces from Aston, Clinton, Bucks, England (1564) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts (1639) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Pratt (1639–1720) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, 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 (A) 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 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 Pratt PTP

1639–1720

Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA