Who was Josiah Soule?

Josiah Soule (1679–1764) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Josiah Soule 1679–1764

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 31 Jul 1679 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 25 Jan 1764 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Mayflower Deeds and Probates Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

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Biography

Josiah Soule was born in 1679 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john soule and esther sampson. Josiah Soule passed away in 1764 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1679

Birth of Josiah Soule in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1764

Death of Josiah Soule in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Soule

This ancestor line traces from Juddonham, Suffolk, , England (1560) to Duxbury, Plymouth County, Colonial England, Massachusetts, (USA) (1679) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Josiah Soule (1679–1764) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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, 9 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 4 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.

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Josiah Soule PTP

1679–1764

Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA