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Josiah Kingsley 1697–1757

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Kingsley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees

Born 18 Jan 1697 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 13 Aug 1757 · Becket, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Kingsley
Mother Sarah Sabin (1667–1709)
Siblings Amos Kingsley, Eldad Kingsley, Eliphalet Kingsley, Elizabeth Kingsley, Ezra Kingsley, John Kingsley, Mary Kingsley, Sarah Kingsley, Tabitha Kingsley
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Josiah Kingsley began in 1697 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Josiah Kingsley passed away in 1757 in Becket, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Josiah Kingsley in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1757
Death of Josiah Kingsley in Becket, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Kingsley

This ancestor line traces from Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1638) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1697) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Kingsley (1697–1757) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Becket, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 3 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

John Kingsley
Father
Sarah Sabin
1667–1709 · Mother

Josiah Kingsley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Kingsley PTP
1697–1757
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Sabin PTP
1667–1709
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Samuel Sabin PTP
1664–1746
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown

Josiah Kingsley's Descendants

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Josiah Kingsley PTP 1697–1757