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Josiah Taylor 1668–1700

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Taylor 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 3 Jan 1668 · Little Leigh, Cheshire, , England
Died 10 Sep 1700 · Marple, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Robert Taylor (1633–1695)
Mother Mary Hayes
Siblings Alice Taylor, Isaac J Taylor, Mary Taylor, Phebe Taylor, Rachel Hayes Taylor, Thomas Taylor

Researchers connected through Josiah Taylor 1668–1700

and 6 more tree owners connected with Josiah Taylor 1668–1700

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Josiah Taylor began in 1668 in Little Leigh, Cheshire, England. Josiah Taylor passed away in 1700 in Marple, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records

  5. 5
    Birth Records England & Wales, Quaker Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers

  6. 6
    Probate/Wills Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, U.S., Will Index

  7. 7
    Record Biographical and portrait cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania : comprising a historical sketch of the county

  8. 8
    Record Descendants of Robert Taylor : one of the early colonizers and early settlers of Pennsylvania under William Penn

  9. 9
    Record History of Chester County, Pennsylvania : with genealogical and biographical sketches

Life Timeline

1668
Birth of Josiah Taylor in Little Leigh, Cheshire, England
Birth
1700
Death of Josiah Taylor in Marple, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Little Leigh, Cheshire, ENGLAND (1594) to Little Leigh, Cheshire, ENGLAND (1668) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Taylor (1668–1700) was born in Little Leigh, Cheshire, , England and died in Marple, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. 7 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, 7 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 Taylor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Taylor PTP
1668–1700
Little Leigh, Cheshire, , England
Parents
Robert Taylor PTP
1633–1695
Great Budworth, Little Leigh, Cheshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Josiah Taylor's Descendants

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JT
Josiah Taylor PTP 1668–1700