Josiah Richardson 1635–1695
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17 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Richardson 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees
Researchers connected through Josiah Richardson 1635–1695
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Immediate Family
Biography
Josiah Richardson was born in 1635 in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of ezekiel richardson and susanna bradford. Josiah Richardson passed away in 1695 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Richardson
This ancestor line traces from Westmill, Hertfordshire, England (1565) to Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1635) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Richardson (1635–1695) was born in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 17 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, 17 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.
Josiah Richardson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record