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Joshua Lapham 1778–1850

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Lapham 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 2 independent trees

Born 18 Nov 1778 · Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Died 08 Sep 1850 · Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Father David Lapham
Mother Judith Smith
Siblings David Lapham Jr

Researchers connected through Joshua Lapham 1778–1850

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joshua Lapham 1778–1850

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joshua Lapham began in 1778 in Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States. Joshua Lapham passed away in 1850 in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States.

Sources

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1778
Birth of Joshua Lapham in Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1850
Death of Joshua Lapham in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Lapham

This ancestor line traces from Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island (1641) to Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States (1778) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Lapham (1778–1850) was born in Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States. 2 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, 2 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 Lapham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Lapham PTP
1778–1850
Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joshua Lapham's Descendants

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Joshua Lapham PTP 1778–1850