Joshua Dunbar 1670–1736
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Dunbar in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joshua Dunbar 1670–1736
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and 3 more tree owners connected with Joshua Dunbar 1670–1736
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Joshua Dunbar began in 1670 in Hingham, Mass. Joshua Dunbar passed away in 1736 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Record [email protected], GEDCOM file imported on 22 Sep 1998. (Ancestry.com)
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3Record George Thomas Little, A. M., Litt. D., <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York 1909)
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4Record Internet Genealogy Source
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5Record M. Dunbar, <i>Genealogy of the Dunbar Family</i> (Boston, Stanley and Usher, 1880)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Dunbar
This ancestor line traces from Grangehill, Ayrshire Co., Scotland (1575) to Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth) (1670) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joshua Dunbar (1670–1736) was born in Hingham, Mass and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 3 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
Joshua Dunbar's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record