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Joshua Sands 1725–1787

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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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Sands in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 4 independent trees

Born 22 Mar 1725 · Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Died 28 Mar 1787 · Westchester, New York, United States
Father John Sands Ii
Mother Catherine Guthrie
Siblings Annie Sands, Benjamin Sands, Edward Sands, George Sands, Gideon Sands, John Sands Iii, Mary Gifford, Mary Sands, Nathaniel Sands, Robert Sands, Simon Sands
Records
U.S., Sons of the American …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joshua Sands began in 1725 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States. Joshua Sands passed away in 1787 in Westchester, New York, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Joshua Sands in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Birth
1787
Death of Joshua Sands in Westchester, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Sands

This ancestor line traces from Great Glemham, Suffolk, England (1410) to Long Island City, Queens, New York (1725) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Sands (1725–1787) was born in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States and died in Westchester, New York, United States. 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 (B) 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 10 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.

Related Records

John Sands Ii
Father
Catherine Guthrie
Mother

Joshua Sands's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Sands PTP
1725–1787
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Joshua Sands's Descendants

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Joshua Sands PTP 1725–1787