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Josiah Bridges 1650–1715

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Bridges in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 6 independent trees

Born 29 May 1650 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 9 Feb 1715 · Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edmond Bridges
Mother Sarah Towne
Siblings Abigail Bridges, Alice Bridges, Bethia Bridges, Caleb Bridges, Capt Benjamin Bridges, Edmund Bridges Iii, Hannah Elizabeth Bridges, James Bridges, John Bridges, Mary Bridges, Mary Bridges Cloyce, Peter Bridges, Sarah M Bridges
Records
Millennium File New England, the Great Migration …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Josiah Bridges was born in 1650 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of edmond bridges and sarah towne. Josiah Bridges passed away in 1715 in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

Life Timeline

1650
Birth of Josiah Bridges in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1715
Death of Josiah Bridges in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Bridges

This ancestor line traces from Cuincy, Bethune, Pas-de-Calais, France (1000) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1650) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Bridges (1650–1715) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 24 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

Edmond Bridges
Father
Sarah Towne
Mother

Josiah Bridges's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Bridges PTP
1650–1715
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Josiah Bridges's Descendants

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Josiah Bridges PTP 1650–1715