Josiah Franklin 1657–1745
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Franklin 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Josiah Franklin began in 1657 in Ecton, Northamptonshire, England. Josiah Franklin married abiah lee folger, ann clark, and had children including anne franklin, benjamin franklin, ebenezer franklin, elizabeth franklin, hannah franklin, james franklin, jane franklin, john franklin, josiah jr franklin, lydia franklin, mary franklin, peter franklin, samuel franklin, sarah franklin, thomas franklin. Josiah Franklin passed away in 1745 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Millennium File
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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4Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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6Record Boston Births And Baptisms, 1630-1699 - Findmypast
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Franklin
This ancestor line traces from Ecton, Wellingborough Borough, Northamptonshire, England (1540) to Ecton, Northamptonshire, England (1657) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Franklin (1657–1745) was born in Ecton, Northamptonshire, , England and died in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 8 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.
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Josiah Franklin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record