Josiah Jones 1643–1714
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Jones in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Josiah Jones 1643–1714
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Josiah Jones began in 1643 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Josiah Jones married lydia treadway, and had children including anna jones, isaac jones, james jones, john jones, josiah jones, lydia jones, mary jones, nathaniel jones, samuel jones, sarah jones. Josiah Jones passed away in 1714 in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record Millennium File
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Jones
This ancestor line traces from Ardleigh, Essex, , England (1450) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1643) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Jones (1643–1714) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 7 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.
Josiah Jones's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record