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Josiah Jones 1701–1769

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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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 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Oct 1701 · Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Mar 1769 · Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Josiah Jones
Mother Abigail Barnes (1671–1749)
Siblings Abigail Jones, Daniel Jones, Elisha Jones Magistrate, William Jones

Researchers connected through Josiah Jones 1701–1769

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1701, Josiah Jones entered the world in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to josiah jones and abigail barnes. Josiah Jones passed away in 1769 in Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Josiah Jones in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1769
Death of Josiah Jones in Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Jones

This ancestor line traces from Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA (1605) to Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA (1701) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Jones (1701–1769) was born in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stockbridge, Berkshire, 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 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.

Josiah Jones's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Jones PTP
1701–1769
Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Barnes PTP
1671–1749
Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Thomas Barnes PTP
1662–1734
Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail Goodenow PTP
1642–1734
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Josiah Jones's Descendants

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Josiah Jones PTP 1701–1769