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Joshua Phillips 1689–1748

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Phillips 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Apr 1689 · Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Oct 1748 · Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Joshua Phillips
Mother Amy Drake
Spouse Hannah Jones (1701–1738)
Children Abiezer Phillips, Hannah Phillips, Jane Phillips, Lydia Phillips, Mercy Phillips, Richard Phillips

Researchers connected through Joshua Phillips 1689–1748

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Biography

In 1689, Joshua Phillips entered the world in Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to joshua phillips and amy drake. Joshua Phillips married hannah jones, and had children including abiezer phillips, hannah phillips, jane phillips, lydia phillips, mercy phillips, richard phillips. Joshua Phillips passed away in 1748 in Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  7. 7
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

  8. 8
    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Joshua Phillips in Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1715
Joshua Phillips was married in Dighton, Bristol County, MA
Marriage
1748
Death of Joshua Phillips in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Phillips

This ancestor line traces from Middleton, Warwickshire, England (1500) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1689) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Phillips (1689–1748) was born in Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (A) 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 8 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 Phillips's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Phillips PTP
1689–1748
Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joshua Phillips PTP
1689–1748
Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Joshua Phillips PTP
1689–1748
Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joshua Phillips's Descendants

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JP
Joshua Phillips PTP 1689–1748 m. Hannah Jones PTP 1701–1738