YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joseph Taft 1680–1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1680

Birth Location: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 18 July 1747

Death Location: Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: ROBERT TAFT

Mother: SARAH SIMPSON

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1680, Joseph Taft entered the world in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Robert Taft And Sarah Simpson. Joseph Taft passed away in 1747 in Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Joseph Taft
JT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1680, Joseph Taft entered the world in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Robert Taft And Sarah Simpson.
  • Joseph Taft passed away in 1747 in Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Taft's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Taft
1680–1747
Birth Place: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
ROBERT TAFT
1640–1725
SARAH SIMPSON
1640–1725
England
Grandparents
RICHARD (ROBERT) TAFT
1614–1700
England
MARGARET FAUN
1620–1685
,,,England
William Simpson
1617–
Gartrude
1617–
Great-Grandparents
NICHOLAS TAFT
1584–1609
MARGARET MILNER
1588–1617
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ROBERT TAFT
1534–1590
MARGARET
1538–
George Millner
1558–1589

Joseph Taft's Timeline

2 Records

1680
1680
Birth of Joseph Taft in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1747
18 July 1747
Age 67
Death of Joseph Taft in Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 July 1747
    Event Place: Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE