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Joshua Hemenway 1643–1716

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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.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Hemenway 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 9 Apr 1643 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Oct 1716 · Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ralph Hemingway
Mother Elizabeth Hewes (1603–1686)
Siblings Elizabeth Hemingway, John Hemingway, Mariah Hemingway, Mary Hemingway, Ruth Hemingway, Samuel Hemingway

Researchers connected through Joshua Hemenway 1643–1716

and 4 more tree owners connected with Joshua Hemenway 1643–1716

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1643, Joshua Hemenway entered the world in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to ralph hemingway and elizabeth hewes. Joshua Hemenway passed away in 1716 in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

Life Timeline

1643
Birth of Joshua Hemenway in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1716
Death of Joshua Hemenway in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Hemenway

This ancestor line traces from Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1575) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1643) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Hemenway (1643–1716) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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.

Joshua Hemenway's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Hemenway PTP
1643–1716
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Hewes PTP
1603–1686
Royston, Herts, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joshua Hemenway's Descendants

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Joshua Hemenway PTP 1643–1716