Josiah Leavitt 1653–1708
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Leavitt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 10 independent trees
Researchers connected through Josiah Leavitt 1653–1708
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1653, Josiah Leavitt entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to john leavitt and sarah gilman. Josiah Leavitt passed away in 1708 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Leavitt
This ancestor line traces from Prudhoe, Northumberland, England (1325) to Beverley, Yorkshire, England (1608) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Leavitt (1653–1708) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 10 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, 10 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 10 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 Leavitt's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record