Josiah Brackett 1652–1690
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Brackett 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Josiah Brackett 1652–1690
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Josiah Brackett began in 1652 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Josiah Brackett married elizabeth waldo, and had children including elizabeth breckett, sarah brackett. Josiah Brackett passed away in 1690 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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2Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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4Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Brackett
This ancestor line traces from Stanstead, Suffolk, England (1555) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts (1652) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Brackett (1652–1690) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, 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 Josiah 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.
- 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.
Josiah Brackett's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record