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Joseph Wood 1705–1767

Public Tree Person

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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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Wood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Dec 1705 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 22 Jan 1767 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father Lieut John Wood
Mother Mary Church (1666–1748)
Spouse Mary Brownell
Children Hannah Wood
Siblings Abigail Wood, Deborah Wood, Dorothy Rogers, Elizabeth Wood, Hannah Wood, John Wood, Margaret Wood, Mary Wood, Rebecca Wood, Sarah Wood

Researchers connected through Joseph Wood 1705–1767

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Biography

The story of Joseph Wood began in 1705 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Joseph Wood married mary brownell, and had children including hannah wood. Joseph Wood passed away in 1767 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1705
Birth of Joseph Wood in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1727
Joseph Wood was married in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Marriage
1767
Death of Joseph Wood in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Wood

This ancestor line traces from Stanford In The Vale, Berkshire, England (1567) to Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1705) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Wood (1705–1767) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, 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 (C) 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 5 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 Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Wood PTP
1705–1767
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Church PTP
1666–1748
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Mary Tucker PTP
1640–1710
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Joseph Wood's Descendants

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JW
Joseph Wood PTP 1705–1767