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Joseph Taylor 1718–1778

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Taylor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 7 Dec 1718 · Middleton, Lancashire, , England
Died 12 Oct 1778 · Shaw, Lancashire, England
Children John Taylor

Researchers connected through Joseph Taylor 1718–1778

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph Taylor 1718–1778

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
John Taylor

Biography

In 1718, Joseph Taylor entered the world in Middleton, Lancashire, England. Joseph Taylor had children including john taylor. Joseph Taylor passed away in 1778 in Shaw, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Joseph Taylor in Middleton, Lancashire, England
Birth
1778
Death of Joseph Taylor in Shaw, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Lancashire, England (1610) to Middleton, Lancashire, , England (1718) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Taylor (1718–1778) was born in Middleton, Lancashire, , England and died in Shaw, Lancashire, England. 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 (C) 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 5 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.

Joseph Taylor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Taylor PTP
1718–1778
Middleton, Lancashire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Taylor's Descendants

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Joseph Taylor PTP 1718–1778