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Joseph Tower 1712–1783

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 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Tower in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 28 Aug 1712 · Hingham, Massachusetts
Died 21 Feb 1783 · Hingham, Massachusetts
Father Samuel TOWER (1662–1724)
Mother Deborah Howard (1672–1742)
Siblings Anna Tower, Daniel Tower, Deborah Tower, Joshua Tower, Sarah Tower

Researchers connected through Joseph Tower 1712–1783

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph Tower 1712–1783

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1712, Joseph Tower entered the world in Hingham, Massachusetts, born to samuel tower and deborah howard. Joseph Tower passed away in 1783 in Hingham, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1712
Birth of Joseph Tower in Hingham, Massachusetts
Birth
1783
Death of Joseph Tower in Hingham, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Tower

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1672) to Hingham, Massachusetts (1712) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Tower (1712–1783) was born in Hingham, Massachusetts and died in Hingham, Massachusetts. 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 2 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 Tower's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Tower PTP
1712–1783
Hingham, Massachusetts
Parents
Samuel TOWER PTP
1662–1724
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Deborah Howard PTP
1672–1742
Hingham, Massachusetts
Grandparents
John Tower PTP
1609–1702
Hingham, Norfolk, England
Margaret Ibrook PTP
1620–1700
Southwold, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Tower's Descendants

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Joseph Tower PTP 1712–1783