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Joseph Rogers 1708–1758

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Rogers in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 20 Sep 1708 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 26 Sep 1758 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Researchers connected through Joseph Rogers 1708–1758

and 3 more tree owners connected with Joseph Rogers 1708–1758

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Biography

The story of Joseph Rogers began in 1708 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Joseph Rogers passed away in 1758 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1708
Birth of Joseph Rogers in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1758
Death of Joseph Rogers in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Rogers

This ancestor line traces from Watford, Northamptonshire, England (1540) to Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1708) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Rogers (1708–1758) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 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 6 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.

Related Records

Joseph Rogers in the US Census
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Joseph Rogers's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Rogers PTP
1708–1758
Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Joseph Rogers's Descendants

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Joseph Rogers PTP 1708–1758