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Joshua Owings 1704–1785

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 Owings in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 5 Apr 1704 · Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Died 11 Apr 1785 · Harrisonville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Father Richard Owings
Mother Rachel Beall
Siblings Catherine Owings, Ellenor Owings, Henry Owings, John Owings, Lewis Owings, Rachel Owings, Richard Owings, Robert Owings, Ruth Owings, Samuel Owings

Researchers connected through Joshua Owings 1704–1785

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1704, Joshua Owings entered the world in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, born to richard owings and rachel beall. Joshua Owings passed away in 1785 in Harrisonville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Joshua Owings in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Birth
1785
Death of Joshua Owings in Harrisonville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Owings

This ancestor line traces from Y, Somme, Picardie, France (1465) to Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States (1704) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Owings (1704–1785) was born in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States and died in Harrisonville, Baltimore, Maryland, 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 9 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 Owings's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Owings PTP
1704–1785
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joshua Owings's Descendants

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Joshua Owings PTP 1704–1785