Joseph Southworth 1683–1739
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Southworth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1683, Joseph Southworth entered the world in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to captain william southworth and rebecca pabodie. Joseph Southworth passed away in 1739 in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.
Sources
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Southworth
This ancestor line traces from St Albans, Hertfordshire, , England (1594) to Duxbury, Mass (1683) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Southworth (1683–1739) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America. 2 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, 2 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 4 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 Southworth's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record