Joseph Shaw (1664–1718) was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts (Norfolk) and died in Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Plymouth). 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Shaw 1664–1718

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 APR 1664 · Weymouth, Massachusetts (Norfolk)

Died 14 SEP 1718 · Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts Ancestry DNA Home Ancestry Family Tree IGI - International Genealogical Index The Church of Jesus Christ …

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Biography

The story of Joseph Shaw began in 1664 in Weymouth, Massachusetts (Norfolk). Joseph Shaw married judith whitmarsh, and had children including ebenezer shaw, joseph shaw. Joseph Shaw passed away in 1718 in Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Plymouth).

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Record Ancestry DNA Home
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record IGI - International Genealogical Index
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Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1664

Birth of Joseph Shaw in Weymouth, Massachusetts (Norfolk)

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1718

Death of Joseph Shaw in Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Shaw

This ancestor line traces from Burgundy, France (1065) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1664) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Shaw (1664–1718) was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts (Norfolk) and died in Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Plymouth). 14 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 14 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 20 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.

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Joseph Shaw PTP

1664–1718

Weymouth, Massachusetts (Norfolk)