Who was Joseph Thompson?

Joseph Thompson (1698–1755) was born in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Thompson 1698–1755

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1698 · MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS

Died 02 Jan 1755 · BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS

Father John Thompson

Mother Hannah Wight

Spouse Mary Holbrook (1702–1781)

Children Alice Thompson, Chloe Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Esther Thompson, Joseph Thompson, Mary Thompson, Nathan Thompson, Peter Thompson, Ruth Thompson

Siblings Benjamin Thompson, Hannah Thompson, John Thompson, Jonathan Thompson, Martha Thompson, Mary Thompson, Peter Thompson, Samuel Thompson

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The story of Joseph Thompson began in 1698 in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS. Joseph Thompson married mary holbrook, and had children including alice thompson, chloe thompson, daniel thompson, esther thompson, joseph thompson, mary thompson, nathan thompson, peter thompson, ruth thompson. Joseph Thompson passed away in 1755 in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS.

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1698

Birth of Joseph Thompson in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS

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1755

Death of Joseph Thompson in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS

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: Joseph Thompson (1698–1755) was born in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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