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Josiah Southworth 1719–1791

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Southworth 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Sep 1719 · Bristol, Bristol, Colony of Rhode Island, New England
Died 04 Feb 1791 · West Fairlee, VT
Father Nathaniel Southworth
Mother Mary Torrey
Siblings Constant Southworth, John Southworth, Joseph Southworth, Nathaniel Southworth 1715, William Southworth
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Josiah Southworth was born in 1719 in Bristol, Bristol, Colony of Rhode Island, New England, the child of nathaniel southworth and mary torrey. Josiah Southworth passed away in 1791 in West Fairlee, VT.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1719
Birth of Josiah Southworth in Bristol, Bristol, Colony of Rhode Island, New England
Birth
1791
Death of Josiah Southworth in West Fairlee, VT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Southworth

This ancestor line traces from Brewood, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom (1475) to Bristol, Bristol, RI (1719) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Southworth (1719–1791) was born in Bristol, Bristol, Colony of Rhode Island, New England and died in West Fairlee, VT. 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 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

Nathaniel Southworth
Father
Mary Torrey
Mother

Josiah Southworth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Southworth PTP
1719–1791
Bristol, Bristol, Colony of Rhode Island, New England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Josiah Southworth's Descendants

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Josiah Southworth PTP 1719–1791