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Joshua Babcock 1707–1783

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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.

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Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Babcock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 independent trees

Born 17 May 1707 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 01 Apr 1783 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Father Capt James Babcock
Mother Elizabeth Babbit Saunders Babcock Babbit
Siblings Anna Babcock, Anne Babcock, Daniel C Babcock, Elizabeth Babcock, James Babcock, Jonathan Babcock, Martha Scott Hall, Samuel Babcock, Sarah Babcock
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1707, Joshua Babcock entered the world in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, born to capt james babcock and elizabeth babbit saunders babcock babbit. Joshua Babcock passed away in 1783 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1707
Birth of Joshua Babcock in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1783
Death of Joshua Babcock in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Babcock

This ancestor line traces from Wivenhoe, Essex, , England (1612) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1707) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Babcock (1707–1783) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Capt James Babcock
Father
Elizabeth Babbit Saunders Babcock Babbit
Mother

Joshua Babcock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joshua Babcock PTP
1707–1783
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joshua Babcock's Descendants

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Joshua Babcock PTP 1707–1783