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Joshua Swan 1674–1757

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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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5 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Swan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Sep 1674 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 2 Sep 1757 · Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Robert Swan
Mother Elizabeth Acie (1632–1689)
Siblings Ann Swan, Asa Swan, Caleb Swan, Dorothie Swan, Dorothy Ruth Swan, Elizabeth Swan, Richard Swan, Robert Swan, Ruth Swan, Samuel Swan, Sarah Swan, Timothy Swan

Researchers connected through Joshua Swan 1674–1757

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joshua Swan was born in 1674 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of robert swan and elizabeth acie. Joshua Swan passed away in 1757 in Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Joshua Swan in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1757
Death of Joshua Swan in Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Swan

This ancestor line traces from Gilberdike, Yorkshire, ENGLAND (1626) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1674) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Swan (1674–1757) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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 2 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 Swan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Swan PTP
1674–1757
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Acie PTP
1632–1689
Kirk Ella, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William Acie PTP
1596–1690
Kirk Ella, Yorkshire, , England
Unknown

Joshua Swan's Descendants

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Joshua Swan PTP 1674–1757