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Joseph Sargent 1687–1733

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Sargent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 2 Jun 1687 · Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 18 May 1733 · Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father THOMAS SARGENT (1643–1706)
Mother Rachel Barnes
Siblings Elizabeth Sargent, Hannah Sargent, Jacob Sargent, Joe Sargent, John Sargent, Judith Sargent, Mary Sargent, Rachel Sargent, Thomas Sargent, William Sargent

Researchers connected through Joseph Sargent 1687–1733

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1687, Joseph Sargent entered the world in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to thomas sargent and rachel barnes. Joseph Sargent passed away in 1733 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

  3. 3
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  6. 6
    Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Joseph Sargent in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1733
Death of Joseph Sargent in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Sargent

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1643) to Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1687) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Sargent (1687–1733) was born in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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.

Joseph Sargent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Sargent PTP
1687–1733
Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
THOMAS SARGENT PTP
1643–1706
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
William Sargent PTP
1645–1712
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
elizabeth perkins PTP
1611–1670
Hillmorton, Warwickshire, , England
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Sargent's Descendants

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Joseph Sargent PTP 1687–1733