Who was Joseph Rands?

Joseph Rands (1827–1875) was born in Hampton, Middlesex, England and died in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph William Rands 1827–1875

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Aug 1827 · Hampton, Middlesex, England

Died 11 Oct 1875 · Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Spouse Sarah Rodia Anderson

Children Lydia Jane Rands

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Lydia Jane Rands

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The story of Joseph William Rands began in 1827 in Hampton, Middlesex, England. Joseph William Rands married sarah rodia anderson, and had children including lydia jane rands. Joseph William Rands passed away in 1875 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

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Birth of Joseph William Rands in Hampton, Middlesex, England

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: Joseph Rands (1827–1875) was born in Hampton, Middlesex, England and died in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. 2 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, 2 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 1 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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Joseph William Rands PTP

1827–1875

Hampton, Middlesex, England