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Joseph Waterman 1697–1759

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jan 1697 · Providence, Prov, RI

Died 2 Apr 1759 · Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father Nathaniel Waterman Ii

Mother Mary Olney

Siblings Benonie Waterman, Bethiah Waterman, Isabell Waterman, John Waterman, Mary Mccoy Waterman, Nathaniel Waterman, Sarah Waterman, Stephen Waterman, William Waterman, Zuriel Waterman

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Waterman Ii

Mary Olney

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Children

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Biography

Joseph Waterman was born in 1697 in Providence, Prov, RI, the child of nathaniel waterman ii and mary olney. Joseph Waterman passed away in 1759 in Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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1697

Birth of Joseph Waterman in Providence, Prov, RI

Birth

1759

Death of Joseph Waterman in Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Waterman

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1470) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1697) across 9 generations.

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: Joseph Waterman (1697–1759) was born in Providence, Prov, RI and died in Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 2 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, 2 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Nathaniel Waterman Ii

Father

Mary Olney

Mother

Joseph Waterman's Ancestors

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Joseph Waterman PTP

1697–1759

Providence, Prov, RI