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Joseph Waterbury 1778–1829

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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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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Waterbury in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 OCT 1778 · Pound Ridge, Westchester, NY
Died 29 MAR 1829 · Nassau, Rensselaer, New York
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68a.FTW Geni World Family Tree World Family Tree Vol. 128, … World Family Tree Vol. 72, …

Researchers connected through Joseph Waterbury 1778–1829

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Biography

The story of Joseph Waterbury began in 1778 in Pound Ridge, Westchester, NY. Joseph Waterbury married mary m northrup, and had children including eunice waterbury. Joseph Waterbury passed away in 1829 in Nassau, Rensselaer, New York.

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  1. 1
    Record 68a.FTW

  2. 2
    Record Geni World Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 128, Ed. 1

  4. 4
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 72, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1778
Birth of Joseph Waterbury in Pound Ridge, CT
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1778
Birth of Joseph Waterbury
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1778
Birth of Joseph Waterbury in Pound Ridge, Westchester, NY
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1778
Birth of Joseph Waterbury in Pound Ridge, Westchester, NY
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1829
Death of Joseph Waterbury in Nassau, Rensselaer, New York
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Waterbury

This ancestor line traces from Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (1659) to Pound Ridge, Westchester, New York, USA (1778) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Waterbury (1778–1829) was born in Pound Ridge, Westchester, NY and died in Nassau, Rensselaer, New York. 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 (A) 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 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.
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.

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Joseph Waterbury's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Waterbury PTP
1778–1829
Pound Ridge, Westchester, NY
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Joseph Waterbury's Descendants

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Joseph Waterbury PTP 1778–1829