Joshua Holcomb 1640–1690
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Holcomb 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 9 independent trees
Researchers connected through Joshua Holcomb 1640–1690
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1640, Joshua Holcomb entered the world in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to thomas holcomb and elizabeth ferguson. Joshua Holcomb passed away in 1690 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
Sources
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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2Record The American Genealogist, Chapter XVI, No. 1
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Holcomb
This ancestor line traces from England (1609) to Windsor, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America (1640) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joshua Holcomb (1640–1690) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 9 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, 9 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 Holcomb's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record