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Joseph Wilbore 1656–1729

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Wilbore in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 independent trees

Born 06 Jun 1656 · Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Died 04 May 1729 · Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Father William Wilbore (1630–1710)
Mother Martha 9Th Great Grandmother Holmes
Siblings Benjamin Wilbore, Daniel Wilbore, Joanna 8Th Great Grandmother Wilbur, John Wilbore, Martha Wilbore, Mary Wilbore, Samuel Wilbore, Thomas Wilbure Or Wilbore, William Wilbor

Researchers connected through Joseph Wilbore 1656–1729

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Wilbore began in 1656 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA. Joseph Wilbore passed away in 1729 in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Joseph Wilbore in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1729
Death of Joseph Wilbore in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Wilbore

This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derbyshire, England (1400) to Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA (1656) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Wilbore (1656–1729) was born in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA and died in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA. 4 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, 4 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.
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 Wilbore's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Wilbore PTP
1656–1729
Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
William Wilbore PTP
1630–1710
Braintree, Essex County, England, UK
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Wilbore's Descendants

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Joseph Wilbore PTP 1656–1729