Josiah Reed 1702–1786
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Reed in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Josiah Reed 1702–1786
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Josiah Reed began in 1702 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Josiah Reed passed away in 1786 in Dover, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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3Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Reed
This ancestor line traces from West Gate Ct, Canterbury, Kent, England (1559) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1702) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Reed (1702–1786) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dover, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 5 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 Reed's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record