Joshua Lamb 1642–1690
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Lamb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 11 independent trees
Researchers connected through Joshua Lamb 1642–1690
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Joshua Lamb began in 1642 in Roxbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Joshua Lamb passed away in 1690 in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Lamb
This ancestor line traces from Rivenhall, Braintree District, Essex, England (1525) to Roxbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1642) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joshua Lamb (1642–1690) was born in Roxbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 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 4 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 Lamb's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record