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Joseph Woodward 1685–1750

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Woodward 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1685 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 31 Jul 1750 · Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Woodward
Mother Sarah Crossman (1653–1696)
Siblings Ebenezer Woodward, Ezekiel Woodward, Isaac Woodward, Israel Woodward, Joanna Woodward, Jonathan Woodward, Mary Woodward, Nathaniel Woodward, Robert Woodward
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Woodward was born in 1685 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john woodward and sarah crossman. Joseph Woodward passed away in 1750 in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Joseph Woodward in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1750
Death of Joseph Woodward in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Woodward

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1550) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, British Colonial America (1685) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Woodward (1685–1750) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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.

Related Records

John Woodward
Father
Sarah Crossman
1653–1696 · Mother

Joseph Woodward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Woodward PTP
1685–1750
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Crossman PTP
1653–1696
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Woodward's Descendants

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Joseph Woodward PTP 1685–1750