JOSIAH FAXON 1660–1731
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2 researchers on YourRoots have JOSIAH FAXON 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through JOSIAH FAXON 1660–1731
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and 1 more tree owner connected with JOSIAH FAXON 1660–1731
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1660, JOSIAH FAXON entered the world in BRAINTREE, MASS, born to richard faxon and elizabeth webb. JOSIAH FAXON married mehitable adams, and had children including edward faxon, eliashib faxon, elizabeth faxon, josiah faxon, lydia faxon, mehitable faxon, sarah faxon, thomas faxon. JOSIAH FAXON passed away in 1731 in BRAINTREE, MASS.
Sources
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1Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from JOSIAH FAXON
This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1630) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts (1660) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- JOSIAH FAXON (1660–1731) was born in BRAINTREE, MASS and died in BRAINTREE, MASS. 2 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.
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JOSIAH FAXON's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record