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Joshua Day 1777–1853

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Day in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 4 Jul 1777 · Morgan, Franklin, Kentucky, United States
Died 29 Nov 1853 · Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Spouse Judith Judy Milam
Children Joshua A Day Jr, Lewis Travis Day, Lucy Day, Martha Day, Rhoda Rebecca Day, William Madison Day

Researchers connected through Joshua Day 1777–1853

and 3 more tree owners connected with Joshua Day 1777–1853

Biography

In 1777, Joshua Day entered the world in Morgan, Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Joshua Day married judith judy milam, and had children including joshua a day jr, lewis travis day, lucy day, martha day, rhoda rebecca day, william madison day. Joshua Day passed away in 1853 in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1777
Birth of Joshua Day in Morgan, Franklin, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1853
Death of Joshua Day in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Day

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, Virginia, USA (1760) to Morgan, Franklin, Kentucky, United States (1777) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Day (1777–1853) was born in Morgan, Franklin, Kentucky, United States and died in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 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 2 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.

Joshua Day's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Day PTP
1777–1853
Morgan, Franklin, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Joshua Day's Descendants

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Joshua Day PTP 1777–1853