Who was Joseph Wilson?

Joseph Wilson (1745–1818) was born in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA and died in Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Wilson 1745–1818

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 31 Mar 1745 · Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Died 09 Aug 1818 · Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Pierce Wilson Capt 1702

Mother Mary Barker

Siblings Abigail Wilson, Dorothy Wilson, Frances Willsonend, Francess Wilson, John Barker Wilson, William Wilson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Pierce Wilson Capt 1702

Mary Barker

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Joseph Wilson began in 1745 in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. Joseph Wilson passed away in 1818 in Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Joseph Wilson in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

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Birth of Joseph Wilson in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Birth

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Death of Joseph Wilson in Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States

Death

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Death of Joseph Wilson in Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Wellsbourne, Lincolnshire, England (1542) to Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States (1745) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Wilson (1745–1818) was born in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA and died in Tyringham, Berkshire, 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 6 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.
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