Joseph Sr. (1650–1739) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Russell Sr. 1650–1739

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 May 1650 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 11 Dec 1739 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Russell

Mother Dorothy Cotton

Spouse Elizabeth Penn Ricketson Fobes Forbes

Children Benjamin Russell, John Russell, Joseph Russell, Joshua Russell, Mary Russell, Rebekah Russell, Robert Russell, Sarah Russell, Seth Russell, William Russell

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Russell

Dorothy Cotton

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Penn Ricketson Fobes Forbes

Children

Biography

In 1650, Joseph Russell Sr. entered the world in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to john russell and dorothy cotton. Joseph Russell Sr. married elizabeth penn ricketson fobes forbes, mary belcher, and had children including benjamin russell, john russell, joseph russell, joshua russell, mary russell, rebekah russell, robert russell, sarah russell, seth russell, william russell. Joseph Russell Sr. passed away in 1739 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1650

Birth of Joseph Russell Sr. in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1662

Joseph Russell Sr. was married in Massachusetts, Massachusetts, USA

Marriage

1739

Death of Joseph Russell Sr. in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Sr.

This ancestor line traces from Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1616) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1650) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Sr. (1650–1739) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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