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Nehemiah Joy 1726–1802

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 Nehemiah Joy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 30 Aug 1726 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Sep 1802 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Simon Joy
Mother Hannah Humphreys
Siblings David Joy, Hannah Joy, Isaac Joy, Jacob Joy, Jonathan Joy, Sarah Joy, William Joy

Researchers connected through Nehemiah Joy 1726–1802

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1726, Nehemiah Joy entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to simon joy and hannah humphreys. Nehemiah Joy passed away in 1802 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1726
Birth of Nehemiah Joy in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1802
Death of Nehemiah Joy in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nehemiah Joy

This ancestor line traces from , Norfolk, , England (1611) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1726) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nehemiah Joy (1726–1802) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, 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 Nehemiah 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 5 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.

Nehemiah Joy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nehemiah Joy PTP
1726–1802
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Nehemiah Joy's Descendants

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Nehemiah Joy PTP 1726–1802