YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Josiah Edson Capt 1682–1762 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1682

Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 16 January 1762

Death Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Joseph Edson

Mother: Experience Edson

Spouse(s): Sarah Edson

Children(s): Sarah Peirce, Josiah Edson, Abiezer Edson, Freelove Fobes, Abiah Alden

The story of Josiah Edson Capt began in 1682 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. Josiah Edson Capt married Sarah Howard Packard Edson, and had children including Abiah Edson Alden, Abiezer Edson, Freelove Edson Fobes, Josiah Edson, Sarah Edson Peirce. Josiah Edson Capt passed away in 1762 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Josiah Capt
JC

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

  • The story of Josiah Edson Capt began in 1682 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Josiah Edson Capt married Sarah Howard Packard Edson, and had children including Abiah Edson Alden, Abiezer Edson, Freelove Edson Fobes, Josiah Edson, Sarah Edson Peirce.
  • Josiah Edson Capt passed away in 1762 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Capt's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Capt
1682–1762
Birth Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Edson
1649–1711
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Experience (Holbrook Field) Edson
1661–1685
Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Capt's Descendants

1.
JC
Josiah (Edson) Capt (1682–16 January 1762) m. Sarah (Howard Packard) Edson (19 Aug 1682–Feb. 14, 1754)
  1. 1. Sarah (Edson) Peirce 1705–1732
  2. 2. Josiah Edson 1709–1776
  3. 3. Abiezer Edson 1715–1791
  4. 4. Freelove (Edson) Fobes 1718–1811 m. Josiah Fobes 1716–1794
    1. 1. Perez Fobes 1742–1812
    2. 2. Alpheus Fobes 1756–1839
    3. 3. Ezra Fobes 1752–1823
    4. 4. Jason Fobes 1745–1809
    5. 5. Josiah (Fobes) Jr 1739–1776
    6. 6. Susannah Fobes 1753–1753
    7. 7. Freelove Fobes 1754–1845
    8. 8. Abigail (Fobes) Shaw 1747–1826
    9. 9. Nathan Fobes 1761–1814
  5. 5. Abiah (Edson) Alden 1706–1749 m. Samuel Alden 1705–1783
    1. 1. Mehitable (Alden) Packard 1732–1796 m. Joshua Packard 1730–1808
      1. 1. Caleb Packard 1758–1833
      2. 2. Joshua Packard 1759–1835
      3. 3. Ralph Packard 1761–1809
      4. 4. Mehetable (Packard) Rice 1768–1839
      5. 5. Lebbens (Packard) sr 1765–1831
    2. 2. Abiah (Alden) Harris 1729–1776 m. Seth Harris 1726–1797
      1. 1. Samuel Harris 1769–1787
      2. 2. Abiah Harris 1767–1788
      3. 3. Abiel Harris 1754–
      4. 4. Seth Harris 1752–1729

Josiah Capt's Timeline

2 Records

1682
1682
Birth of Josiah Edson Capt in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
1762
16 January 1762
Age 80
Death of Josiah Edson Capt in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1682
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 January 1762
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

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