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Josiah Walton 1641–1673

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Walton 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 3 independent trees

Born 20 Dec 1641 · Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 23 Jun 1673 · Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Rev. Walton (1605–1668)
Mother Elizabeth Cooke
Siblings Elizabeth Pride, Jane Walton, John Walton, Marie Mary Walton, Martha Walton, Nathaniel Walton, Robert Walton Sr, Samuel Walton, William Walton Jr

Researchers connected through Josiah Walton 1641–1673

and 2 more tree owners connected with Josiah Walton 1641–1673

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Josiah Walton was born in 1641 in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of rev william walton and elizabeth cooke. Josiah Walton passed away in 1673 in Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1641
Birth of Josiah Walton in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1673
Death of Josiah Walton in Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Walton

This ancestor line traces from Canterbury, Kent, England (1582) to Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1641) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Walton (1641–1673) was born in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 Walton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Walton PTP
1641–1673
Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Rev. William Walton PTP
1605–1668
Seaton, Devon, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Josiah Walton's Descendants

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Josiah Walton PTP 1641–1673