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Joseph Shaw 1635–1720

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
B
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 Shaw 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 4 independent trees

Born 02 Jan 1635 · Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Died 08 Nov 1720 · Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Father Anne Smyth
Spouse Elizabeth Partridge
Children Abigail Abiel Abiah Shaw

Researchers connected through Joseph Shaw 1635–1720

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph Shaw 1635–1720

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1635, Joseph Shaw entered the world in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA, born to anne smyth. Joseph Shaw married elizabeth partridge, and had children including abigail abiel abiah shaw. Joseph Shaw passed away in 1720 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Baptism Records New Hampshire, Births and Christenings Index

  5. 5
    Record Native Soil Manuscripts Index

  6. 6
    Record New Hampshire, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

Life Timeline

1635
Birth of Joseph Shaw in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Birth
1720
Death of Joseph Shaw in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Shaw

This ancestor line traces from Cheshire, England (1600) to Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States (1635) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Shaw (1635–1720) was born in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA and died in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, 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.

Joseph Shaw's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Shaw PTP
1635–1720
Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Joseph Shaw's Descendants

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Joseph Shaw PTP 1635–1720