Who was Joseph Willoughby?

Joseph Willoughby (1724–1771) was born in Norwich, New London, CT, USA and died in Montville, New London, CT. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Willoughby 1724–1771

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 May 1724 · Norwich, New London, CT, USA

Died 3 May 1771 · Montville, New London, CT

Father Joseph Willoughby

Mother Thankful Bliss

Siblings Ann Willoughby, Bliss Willoughby, John Bliss Willoughby, John Willoughby, Samuel Willoughby

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Joseph Willoughby

Thankful Bliss

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Biography

In 1724, Joseph Willoughby entered the world in Norwich, New London, CT, USA, born to joseph willoughby and thankful bliss. Joseph Willoughby passed away in 1771 in Montville, New London, CT.

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Birth of Joseph Willoughby in Norwich, New London, CT, USA

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1771

Death of Joseph Willoughby in Montville, New London, CT

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Willoughby

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Norwich, New London County, Connecticut Colony (1724) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Willoughby (1724–1771) was born in Norwich, New London, CT, USA and died in Montville, New London, CT. 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 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
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