Who was Joseph Washburn?

Joseph Washburn (1653–1733) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 17 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Washburn 1653–1733

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees

Born 7 Jul 1653 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 20 Apr 1733 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Washburn

Mother Elizabeth Mitchell

Siblings Benjamin Washburn, Elizabeth Washburn, James Washburn, Jane Washburn, John Washburn, Jonathan Washburn, Mary Washburn, Samuel Washburn, Sarah Washburn, Thomas Washburn

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave Index GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Washburn

Elizabeth Mitchell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Washburn began in 1653 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Washburn passed away in 1733 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1653

Birth of Joseph Washburn in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1733

Death of Joseph Washburn in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Washburn

This ancestor line traces from Bengeworth, Worcester, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom (1566) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1653) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Washburn (1653–1733) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 17 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, 17 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 4 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.
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Joseph Washburn PTP

1653–1733

Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA