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Josiah B Sessions 1684–1724

Public Tree Person

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Sessions in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 2 May 1684 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 30 Dec 1724 · Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father ALEXANDER SESSIONS (1713–1787)
Mother Elizabeth Spofford (1646–1747)
Siblings Abel Sessions, Abial Abigail Sessions, Abner Sessions, Alexander Sessions, Alice Sessions, Elizabeth Sessions, John Sessions, Joseph Sessions Or Sutchins, Lieut Nathaniel Sessions, Nathaniel Sessions, Nehemiah Sessions, Samuel Sessions Or Sutchins, Timothy Sessions

Researchers connected through Josiah Sessions 1684–1724

and 1 more tree owner connected with Josiah Sessions 1684–1724

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Josiah B Sessions began in 1684 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Josiah B Sessions passed away in 1724 in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Josiah B Sessions in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1724
Death of Josiah B Sessions in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Sessions

This ancestor line traces from Poynton, Cheshire, , England (1475) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts (1684) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Sessions (1684–1724) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bradford, Essex, 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 6 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 Sessions's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah B Sessions PTP
1684–1724
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
ALEXANDER SESSIONS PTP
1713–1787
POMFRET, WINDHAM CO., CT
Elizabeth Spofford PTP
1646–1747
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Josiah Sessions's Descendants

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Josiah B Sessions PTP 1684–1724