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Joshua Middleton 1647–1720

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Middleton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1647 · Darlington, Durham, England
Died 22 Nov 1720 · Newcastle Upon Tyne, Durham, England
Father John Midleton
Spouse Dorothy Draper (1649–1688)
Children Hannah Middleton

Researchers connected through Joshua Middleton 1647–1720

and 3 more tree owners connected with Joshua Middleton 1647–1720

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Joshua Middleton began in 1647 in Darlington, Durham, England. Joshua Middleton married dorothy draper, and had children including hannah middleton. Joshua Middleton passed away in 1720 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Durham, England.

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Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Joshua Middleton in Darlington, Durham, England
Birth
1672
Joshua Middleton was married in Darlington, Durham, England
Marriage
1672
Joshua Middleton was married in Durham, England
Marriage
1691
Joshua Middleton was married in Gateshead, Durham, England
Marriage
1697
Joshua Middleton was married in Devonshirehouse, London, England
Marriage
1697
Joshua Middleton was married in Devonshire House London, England
Marriage
1720
Death of Joshua Middleton in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Durham, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Middleton

This ancestor line traces from Belsay Castle, Northumberland County, England (1506) to Darlington, Durham, England (1647) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Middleton (1647–1720) was born in Darlington, Durham, England and died in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Durham, England. 4 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 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 5 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 Middleton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Middleton PTP
1647–1720
Darlington, Durham, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joshua Middleton's Descendants

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JM
Joshua Middleton PTP 1647–1720 m. Dorothy Draper PTP 1649–1688