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Margaret JOY 1672–1672

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret JOY 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 2 independent trees

Born 15 Apr 1672 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Jun 1672 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joseph Joy (1668–1716)
Mother Mary Prince (1649–1726)
Siblings Benjamin Joy, Deborah Joy, John Joy, Jonathon Joy, Joseph Joy, Lydia Joy, Margaret Joy, Mary Joy, Prince Joy, Ruth Joy, Sarah Joy, Thomas Joy

Researchers connected through Margaret JOY 1672–1672

and 1 more tree owner connected with Margaret JOY 1672–1672

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Margaret JOY began in 1672 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Margaret JOY passed away in 1672 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Margaret JOY in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1672
Death of Margaret JOY in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret JOY

This ancestor line traces from , Norfolk, , England (1611) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1672) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret JOY (1672–1672) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Margaret 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.

Margaret JOY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret JOY PTP
1672–1672
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joseph Joy PTP
1668–1716
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Prince PTP
1649–1726
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Joy PTP
1668–1716
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Prince PTP
1649–1726
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Margaret JOY's Descendants

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MJ
Margaret JOY PTP 1672–1672