Who was Joseph Preston?

Joseph Preston (1687–1714) was born in Andover, Essex, MA, USA and died in Andover, Essex, MA, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Joseph Preston 1687–1714

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 23 Jan 1687 · Andover, Essex, MA, USA

Died 9 Mar 1714 · Andover, Essex, MA, USA

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Researchers connected through Joseph Preston 1687–1714

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Biography

The story of Joseph Preston began in 1687 in Andover, Essex, MA, USA. Joseph Preston passed away in 1714 in Andover, Essex, MA, USA.

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Birth of Joseph Preston in Andover, Essex, MA, USA

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Death of Joseph Preston in Andover, Essex, MA, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Preston

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1651) to Andover, Essex, MA, USA (1687) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Preston (1687–1714) was born in Andover, Essex, MA, USA and died in Andover, Essex, MA, USA. 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 (B) 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 2 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 Preston PTP

1687–1714

Andover, Essex, MA, USA