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Joseph Sheffield 1661–1706

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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Sheffield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Aug 1661 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 8 Feb 1706 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., New England Marriages Prior … DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor … Findagrave

Researchers connected through Joseph Sheffield 1661–1706

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Biography

Joseph Sheffield was born in 1661 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of ichabod sheffield and mary parker. Joseph Sheffield married mary sheriff, and had children including elizabeth sheffield. Joseph Sheffield passed away in 1706 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor and/or Ancestry tree

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    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Joseph Sheffield in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1706
Death of Joseph Sheffield in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Sheffield

This ancestor line traces from Sudbury, Suffolk, England (1580) to Portsmouth, Newport Co., Rhode Island (1661) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Sheffield (1661–1706) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, 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 (A) 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 3 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 Sheffield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Sheffield PTP
1661–1706
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Joseph Sheffield's Descendants

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Joseph Sheffield PTP 1661–1706