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Joseph Wheaton 1686–1692

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Wheaton 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Nov 1686 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 Sep 1692 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Wheaton
Mother Elizabeth Thurber (1678–1745)
Siblings Charity Wheaton, Isaac Wheaton, Israel Wheaton, James Wheaton, John Wheaton, Joseph Wheaton, Mary Wheaton, Morejohn Wheaton, Nathaniel Wheaton, Patience Wheaton, Peter Wheaton, Priscilla Wheaton, Samuel Wheaton

Researchers connected through Joseph Wheaton 1686–1692

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, Joseph Wheaton entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to john wheaton and elizabeth thurber. Joseph Wheaton passed away in 1692 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Joseph Wheaton in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1692
Death of Joseph Wheaton in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Wheaton

This ancestor line traces from Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1580) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1686) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Wheaton (1686–1692) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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.

Joseph Wheaton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Wheaton PTP
1686–1692
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Thurber PTP
1678–1745
Swansea, Bristol Co., Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Wheaton's Descendants

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Joseph Wheaton PTP 1686–1692