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Joshua Lamb 1674–1754

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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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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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5 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Lamb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 7 Mar 1674 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Jul 1754 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joshua Lamb
Mother Mary Alcock (1652–1700)
Spouse Susanna Cary
Children Henry Lamb
Siblings Dorothy Lamb, Elizabeth Lamb, Henry Lamb, John Lamb, Mary Lamb, Thomas Lamb

Researchers connected through Joshua Lamb 1674–1754

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Biography

In 1674, Joshua Lamb entered the world in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to joshua lamb and mary alcock. Joshua Lamb married susanna cary, and had children including henry lamb. Joshua Lamb passed away in 1754 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Joshua Lamb in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1754
Death of Joshua Lamb in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Lamb

This ancestor line traces from Stratfeldsay, Southampton, Hampshire, England (1460) to Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1674) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Lamb (1674–1754) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Self
Joshua Lamb PTP
1674–1754
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joshua Lamb PTP
1674–1754
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Alcock PTP
1652–1700
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Joshua Lamb PTP
1674–1754
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Alcock PTP
1652–1700
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
John Alcock PTP
1657–1690
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Unknown

Joshua Lamb's Descendants

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Joshua Lamb PTP 1674–1754