Who was Sgt. Lockwood?

Sgt. Lockwood (1638–1717) was born in Watertown, Massachusetts and died in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sgt. Joseph Lockwood 1638–1717

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 6 Aug 1638 · Watertown, Massachusetts

Died 14 Apr 1717 · Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father Robert Lockwood

Mother Susannah Norman

Siblings Abigail Lockwood, Daniel L Lockwood Sherwood, Deborah Lockwood, Edmund Lockwood, Hannah Lockwood, John Lockwood, Jonathan Lockwood Lieut Sr, Joshua Lockwood, Lt Gershom Norman Lockwood, Mary Lockwood, Sarah Lockwood

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Das historische und genealogische Register … Neuengland, The Great Migration und …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Lockwood

Susannah Norman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1638, Sgt. Joseph Lockwood entered the world in Watertown, Massachusetts, born to robert lockwood and susannah norman. Sgt. Joseph Lockwood passed away in 1717 in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record Das historische und genealogische Register von Neuengland, 1847-2011
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Record Neuengland, The Great Migration und The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635

Life Timeline

1638

Birth of Sgt. Joseph Lockwood in Watertown, Massachusetts

Birth

1717

Death of Sgt. Joseph Lockwood in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sgt. Lockwood

This ancestor line traces from Lumley Castle, Chester-le-st, Durham, Durham, England (1488) to Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1638) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sgt. Lockwood (1638–1717) was born in Watertown, Massachusetts and died in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, 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 Sgt. 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 6 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.

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Sgt. Lockwood's Ancestors

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Sgt. Joseph Lockwood PTP

1638–1717

Watertown, Massachusetts