Who was Joshua Fletcher?

Joshua Fletcher (1648–1713) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joshua Fletcher 1648–1713

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Mar 1648 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Died 21 Nov 1713 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father William Fletcher

Mother Lydia Fairbanks

Siblings Esther Fletcher, John Fletcher, Lydia Fletcher, Mary Fletcher, Paul Fletcher, Samuel Fletcher, Sarah Fletcher, William Fletcher

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Massachusetts, Applications of Freemen List of Freemen of Massachusetts, … Massachusetts Town Death Records srhs Web Site The Church of Jesus Christ … tucker Web Site World Family Tree Vol. 68, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Fletcher

Lydia Fairbanks

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joshua Fletcher began in 1648 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Joshua Fletcher passed away in 1713 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriage Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Record Massachusetts, Applications of Freemen
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Record List of Freemen of Massachusetts, 1630-1691
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Record Massachusetts Town Death Records
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Record srhs Web Site
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Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)
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Record tucker Web Site
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 68, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1648

Birth of Joshua Fletcher in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Birth

1713

Death of Joshua Fletcher in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Fletcher

This ancestor line traces from Preston, Northamptonshire, England (1550) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1648) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joshua Fletcher (1648–1713) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 12 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 12 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 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.

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Joshua Fletcher PTP

1648–1713

Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts