Joshua Pettit RCP-18 1702–1771
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua RCP-18 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 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joshua RCP-18 1702–1771
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Immediate Family
Biography
Joshua Pettit RCP-18 was born in 1702 in Newtown, Queens, New York, USA, the child of thomas pettit pettet petet petit ii and catherine pettit branch. Joshua Pettit RCP-18 married james pettit, sarah susannah carpenter, susannah carpenter, and had children including increase pettit, joshua henry pettit indian trader jr, zadoc pettit. Joshua Pettit RCP-18 passed away in 1771 in Yorkshire, England.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua RCP-18
This ancestor line traces from Rolvenden, Ashford Borough, Kent, England (1596) to Newtown, Queens, New York, USA (1702) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joshua RCP-18 (1702–1771) was born in Newtown, Queens, New York, USA and died in Yorkshire, England. 3 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, 3 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.
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Joshua RCP-18's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record