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Joshua Holcomb 1672–1727

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Holcomb 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 3 independent trees

Born 18 Sep 1672 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 10 Feb 1727 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Joshua Holcomb
Mother Ruth Sherwood
Spouse Mary Hannah Carrington
Children Azariah Holcomb, Caleb Holcomb, Caleb Holcombe, Deacon Joshua Holcomb, Deborah Holcomb, Elener Holcombe, Elizabeth Holcomb, Experience Holcomb, Hannah Holcomb, Hannah Holcombe, Johnathan Holcomb, Jonathan Holcomb, Joshua Holcomb, Matthew Holcombe, Miriam Holcombe, Moses Holcombe, Thankful Holcomb, Thankful Holcombe, Thomas Holcomb
Siblings Abigael Holcombe, Deborah Holcomb, Elijah Holcomb, Elizabeth Holcomb, Hannah Holcomb, Joab Holcomb, Mary Holcomb, Mary Holcombe, Mindwell Holcomb, Moses Holcomb, Ruth Holcomb, Sarah Holcomb, Thomas Holcomb, Thomas Iii

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Biography

In 1672, Joshua Holcomb entered the world in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to joshua holcomb and ruth sherwood. Joshua Holcomb married mary hannah carrington, and had children including azariah holcomb, caleb holcomb, caleb holcombe, deacon joshua holcomb, deborah holcomb, elener holcombe, elizabeth holcomb, experience holcomb, hannah holcomb, hannah holcombe, johnathan holcomb, jonathan holcomb, joshua holcomb, matthew holcombe, miriam holcombe, moses holcombe, thankful holcomb, thankful holcombe, thomas holcomb. Joshua Holcomb passed away in 1727 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Joshua Holcomb in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1727
Death of Joshua Holcomb in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Holcomb

This ancestor line traces from Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England (1586) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1672) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Holcomb (1672–1727) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 3 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, 3 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 Holcomb's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Holcomb PTP
1672–1727
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Joshua Holcomb's Descendants

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Joshua Holcomb PTP 1672–1727
  1. 1. Matthew Holcombe PTP 1708–1781
  2. 2. Thomas Holcomb PTP 1605–1657 m. Elizabeth Ferguson PTP 1617–1679
    1. 1. Joshua Holcomb PTP 1640–1690
    2. 2. Elizabeth Holcomb PTP 1634–1712
    3. 3. Mary Holcomb PTP 1635–1708
    4. 4. Abigail Holcomb PTP 1639–1688
    5. 5. Jonathan Holcombe PTP 1653–1656
  3. 3. Elizabeth Holcomb PTP 1670–1762 m. William James Case PTP 1665–1700
    1. 1. Mindwell Case PTP 1700–1775
    2. 2. Rachel Case PTP 1694–1732
    3. 3. Mary Case PTP 1660–1725