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Joseph Tilden 1615–1670

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Tilden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Apr 1615 · Tenterden, Kent, England
Died 3 Jun 1670 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massahusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Father Nathaniel TILDEN (1583–1641)
Mother
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Researchers connected through Joseph Tilden 1615–1670

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Immediate Family

Parents
Nathaniel TILDEN
1583–1641
Spouse(s)
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1615, Joseph Tilden entered the world in Tenterden, Kent, England, born to nathaniel tilden and lydia huckstep. Joseph Tilden married elizabeth twisden. Joseph Tilden passed away in 1670 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massahusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

  4. 4
    Record Geni World Family Tree

Life Timeline

1615
Birth of Joseph Tilden in Tenterden, Kent, England
Birth
1615
Joseph Tilden was christened in St. Mildred's Church, Tenterden, Kent, England
Christening
1670
Death of Joseph Tilden in Scituate, Plymouth, Massahusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death
1670
Burial of Joseph Tilden in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Tilden

This ancestor line traces from Beverston, Gloucestershire, England (1000) to Tenterden, Kent, England (1615) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Tilden (1615–1670) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England and died in Scituate, Plymouth, Massahusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 9 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, 9 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 22 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.

Related Records

Joseph Tilden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Tilden PTP
1615–1670
Tenterden, Kent, England
Parents
Nathaniel TILDEN PTP
1583–1641
Tenterden, Kent, England
Unknown
Grandparents
PTP
1551–1617
Tenterden, Kent, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Tilden's Descendants

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Joseph Tilden PTP 1615–1670