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Joseph Weaver 1679–1751

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 Weaver in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 04 Dec 1679 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Died 11 Jul 1751 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Father John Weaver (1694–1754)
Mother Catherine Martha Vaughn
Siblings Alice Weaver, Benjamin Weaver, Clement Ri Colonel Militia Weaver, Clement Weaver, Judith Weaver, Rachel Weaver, Thomas Weaver, William Weaver

Researchers connected through Joseph Weaver 1679–1751

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1679, Joseph Weaver entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA, born to john weaver and catherine martha vaughn. Joseph Weaver passed away in 1751 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Joseph Weaver in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1751
Death of Joseph Weaver in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Weaver

This ancestor line traces from Elsing, Breckland Borough, Norfolk, England (n/a) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA (1679) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Weaver (1679–1751) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA and died in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA. 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 13 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 Weaver's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Weaver PTP
1679–1751
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
John Weaver PTP
1694–1754
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Vaughan PTP
1658–1720
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Weaver's Descendants

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JW
Joseph Weaver PTP 1679–1751