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Joyce Bryce Stafford 1586–1640

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Joyce Stafford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 15 Apr 1586 · Stretton, Rutland, England
Died 15 Nov 1640 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Spouse Richard Stephen Ward
Children Ambrose Ward, Andrew Immg Governor Connecticut Ward, Anthony Ward, Edward Ward, Johannah Ward, John Ward, Josiah Ward, Mary Ward, Mary Ward Fletcher, Mary Ward Clark, Marye Mary Ward Fletcher, Richard Ward, Robert Ward, Sergeant John Twin Of Joannah Ward, Sgt John Ward, Thomas Ward, William Ens Ward, William Ward

Researchers connected through Joyce Stafford 1586–1640

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Biography

In 1586, Joyce Bryce Stafford entered the world in Stretton, Rutland, England. Joyce Bryce Stafford married richard stephen ward, and had children including ambrose ward, andrew immg governor connecticut ward, anthony ward, edward ward, johannah ward, john ward, josiah ward, mary ward, mary ward fletcher, mary ward clark, marye mary ward fletcher, richard ward, robert ward, sergeant john twin of joannah ward, sgt john ward, thomas ward, william ens ward, william ward. Joyce Bryce Stafford passed away in 1640 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

  6. 6
    Probate/Wills Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records

  7. 7
    Record English Origins of American Colonists

  8. 8
    Record Leicestershire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

Life Timeline

1586
Birth of Joyce Bryce Stafford in Stretton, Rutland, England
Birth
1640
Death of Joyce Bryce Stafford in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joyce Stafford

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Stretton, Rutland, England (1586) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joyce Stafford (1586–1640) was born in Stretton, Rutland, England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Joyce 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 19 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.

Joyce Stafford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joyce Bryce Stafford PTP
1586–1640
Stretton, Rutland, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joyce Stafford's Descendants

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Joyce Bryce Stafford PTP 1586–1640