Joseph Rich 1715–1783
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Rich in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Joseph Rich began in 1715 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. In 1783, Joseph Rich resided in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Joseph Rich married susanna collins, and had children including ann treat, deborah rich, elizabeth rich, james rich, jonathan rich, joseph william rich, richard rich, susanna rich, sylvanus rich. Joseph Rich passed away in 1783 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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2Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records
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3Record S968340820
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Rich
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Rich (1715–1783) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Joseph Rich's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record