Who was Josiah Field?

Josiah Field (1692–1762) was born in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA and died in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Josiah Field 1692–1762

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 05 Nov 1692 · Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Died 06 Oct 1762 · Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Father Samuel Field

Mother Sarah Gilbert

Siblings Joshua Field, Mary Field, Samuel Field, Thomas Field

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Field

Sarah Gilbert

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Children

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Biography

Josiah Field was born in 1692 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, the child of samuel field and sarah gilbert. Josiah Field passed away in 1762 in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Josiah Field in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

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1762

Death of Josiah Field in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Field

This ancestor line traces from Melling Manor, Lathom, Knowsley, Lancashire, England (1386) to Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (1692) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Josiah Field (1692–1762) was born in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA and died in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 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.
: Right now, 2 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 11 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.
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