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Joseph Stanton 1717–1752

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Stanton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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 3 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1717 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 2 Aug 1752 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Father Joseph Stanton
Mother Esther Gallup
Siblings Esther Stanton, Hannah Stanton, Lucy Stanton, Mary Stanton, Nancy Stanton, Sarah Stanton
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American …
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Researchers connected through Joseph Stanton 1717–1752

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Stanton began in 1717 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. Joseph Stanton passed away in 1752 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1717
Birth of Joseph Stanton in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1752
Death of Joseph Stanton in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Stanton

This ancestor line traces from Dunbar, East Lothian, , Scotland (1013) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (1717) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Stanton (1717–1752) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 3 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, 3 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 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

Joseph Stanton
Father
Esther Gallup
Mother

Joseph Stanton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Stanton PTP
1717–1752
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Joseph Stanton PTP
1717–1752
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Joseph Stanton PTP
1717–1752
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Stanton's Descendants

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Joseph Stanton PTP 1717–1752