Josiah Hayden 1669–1730
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Hayden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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 12 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Josiah Hayden 1669–1730
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Immediate Family
Biography
Josiah Hayden was born in 1669 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joseph and hannah hayden. Josiah Hayden passed away in 1730 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Record Millennium File
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Hayden
This ancestor line traces from Woodbury, Devon, England (1291) to Braintree, Norfolk, MA (1669) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Hayden (1669–1730) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 12 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, 12 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 15 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
Josiah Hayden's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record