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Joseph Hills

Male Abt 1602 - 1688  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph Hills was born about 1602 in Maldon, Essex, England; died on 5 Feb 1687/88 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1632, Maldon, Essex, England; He was a woolen-draper.
    • Residence: 1638, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Religion: 02 Feb 1639/40, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Rose and Joseph were admitted to the Charlestown Church.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was 60 years old in 1662.

    Name:

    Family/Spouse: Rose Dunster. Rose (daughter of Henry Dunster and first wife) died on 24 Mar 1649/50 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Joseph Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1630 in Maldon, Essex, England; died on 15 Apr 1674 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Rebecca Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Maldon, Essex, England.
    3. 4. Amy Hills  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Mary Hills  Descendancy chart to this point died on 25 Nov 1674 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Elizabeth Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Maldon, Essex, England.
    6. 7. Hannah Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Maldon, Essex, England.
    7. 8. Gershom Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1639 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 17 Feb 1640 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Mehetabel Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Jan 1640/41 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died in Jul 1653 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 10. John Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jun 1652 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Joseph married Hannah Smith on 24 Jun 1651 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Joseph married Helen Atkinson in Jan 1655/56 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Helen died on 6 Jan 1663. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Deborah Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1656/57 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Oct 1662 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 12. Abigail Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1658 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Oct 1662 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 13. Abigail Hills  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1663 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Joseph married Anne on 8 Mar 1665 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Anne was born about 1621 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born about 1630 in Maldon, Essex, England; died on 15 Apr 1674 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Nov 1653, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Hannah Smith. She died on Wednesday 11 July 1674 in Malden, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Joseph Hills (1655-____) 2. Hannah Hills (1657-____) 3. Ebenezer Hills 4. John Hills (1666-____) 5. Dorothy Hills (1667-____) 6. Samuel Hills (1667-____)

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Wyman (1879) gives his birth date as 19 April 1674.


  2. 3.  Rebecca Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in Maldon, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1653; Capt. Thomas Green, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Green. He died in 1671/72 in Lancaster, Massachusetts. His estate was inventoried and valued at £164. Issue: 1. Rebecca Green 2. Thomas Green (1656-1674) 3. Hannah Green (1658-1659) 4. Hannah Green (1660-____) 5. Samuel Green (1670-____)

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 4.  Amy Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: John Harris. Issue: 1. Samuel Harris (1658-____) 2. John Harris (1661-____) 3. Thomas Harris (1662-1663) 4. Thomas Harris (1664-____) 5. Joseph Harris (1665-____)


  4. 5.  Mary Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) died on 25 Nov 1674 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Mary married Captain John WaiteIpswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. John (son of Samuel Waite and Mary Ward) was born about 1617 in England; died on 26 Sep 1693 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. John Waite  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Joseph Waite  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1692 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 16. Samuel Waite  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1650 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Sep 1720 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 17. Mary Waite  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1653 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Aug 1667 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 18. Hannah Waite  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1656 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 19. Mehitable Waite  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1658 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 20. Thomas Waite  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1660 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Dec 1742 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 21. Rebecca Waite  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1662 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1755 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 22. Sarah Waite  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1664 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 23. Nathaniel Waite  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 May 1667 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died about 1714 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  5. 6.  Elizabeth Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in Maldon, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: George Blanchard, the son of Thomas Blanchard. He died on Thursday 18 March 1700 in Medford, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Joseph Blanchard (____-1694) 2. Thomas Blanchard (____-1678) 3. George Blanchard 4. Joshua Blanchard 5. Jonathan Blanchard 6. Abraham Blanchard 7. Elizabeth Blanchard 8. Hannah Blanchard 9. Mary Blanchard 10. Abigail Blanchard 11. Bithia Blanchard 12. Sarah Blanchard 13. Ruth Blanchard (1668-____) 14. Rachel Blanchard


  6. 7.  Hannah Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in Maldon, Essex, England.

  7. 8.  Gershom Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 27 Jul 1639 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 17 Feb 1640 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Nov 1667, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Chadwick, the son of John Chadwick. He was born in Watertown, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Hills (1669-____) 2. Mary Hills (1672-____)

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 27 (5) 1639.


  8. 9.  Mehetabel Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 01 Jan 1640/41 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died in Jul 1653 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 1 (11) 1640.


  9. 10.  John Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jun 1652 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  10. 11.  Deborah Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in Mar 1656/57 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Oct 1662 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as (1) 1656/57.


  11. 12.  Abigail Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 6 Oct 1658 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Oct 1662 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 6 (8) 1658.


  12. 13.  Abigail Hills Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 5 Jan 1663 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 14.  John Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 12 Jun 1674, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Sarah Mussey, the daughter of Benjamin and Alice (Dexter) Mussey. Issue: 1. Mary Waite (1685-____) 2. Benjamin Waite (1689-____)
    • Oath: Dec 1674; He was called to swear allegiance


  2. 15.  Joseph Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) died in 1692 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Oath: say 1689, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was called to swear Allegiance in Malden, Massachusetts say 1689.
    • Freeman: 22 Mar 1690, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 22 March 1690 in Malden, Massachusetts he was admitted as a freeman.
    • Last Full Review: 18 Aug 2020

    Joseph married Hannah Oakes on 7 Aug 1672 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Hannah was born on 4 May 1657 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Joseph married Mercy Tufts on 24 Oct 1688 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Mercy (daughter of Peter Tufts and Mary Pierce) was born in 1666 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Jul 1736 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Bell Rock Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 16.  Samuel Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 11 Oct 1650 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Sep 1720 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1682; Mehetabel Buckman, the daughter of William Buckman. She was born in August 1654 in Malden, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Samuel Waite (____-1740) 2. Mehetabel Waite (1686-____) 3. Tabitha Waite (____-1721) 4. Edward Waite (1694-____) 5. Jabez Waite (1696-____) 6. Sarah Waite (1690-1753) 7. Mary Waite
    • Freeman: 1690
    • Will: 23 Apr 1719, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Mehetabel, and his son, Jabez.


  4. 17.  Mary Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 31 Aug 1653 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Aug 1667 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Wyman (1879) gives her birth date as 1852.


  5. 18.  Hannah Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 9 Sep 1656 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Oct 1693, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; William Buckman, the son of William Buckman. He was born in August 1652 in Malden, Massachusetts. He died on Wednesday 16 September 1693 in Malden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date is recorded as 9 (7) 1656.


  6. 19.  Mehitable Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 15 Sep 1658 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1678; Deliverance Parkman or John Portman.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 15 (7) 1658.


  7. 20.  Thomas Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 1 Sep 1660 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Dec 1742 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 1 (7) 1660.


  8. 21.  Rebecca Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 22 Nov 1662 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1755 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 19 May 1755, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; She mentions her daughter, Persis.
    • Probate/Proved: 26 Jan 1756, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Rebecca married Jonathan Tufts on 31 Mar 1681 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Jonathan (son of Peter Tufts and Mary Pierce) was born on 3 Mar 1660 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1722 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. James Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1681 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died about 1722.
    2. 25. Jonathan Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1685 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1688 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 26. John Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1688 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 27. Jonathan Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1690 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 1749/50 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 28. Rebecca Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1694 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Aug 1747 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 29. Samuel Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1697 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1735 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 30. Persis Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1700 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Jan 1772 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 31. Joseph Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1704 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Dec 1758 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Salem Street Burying Ground, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    9. 32. Abigail Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1707/08 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Apr 1726 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  9. 22.  Sarah Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1664 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 25 Apr 1684, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Nathaniel Stone, the son of Elder John and Anne (Rogers) Stone. He was born on 11 May 1660 in Sudbury, Massachusetts. On 16 April 1683 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Nathaniel Stone was mentioned in the will of Elder John Stone. They lived in Framingham, where he became a selectman in 1706 and served for four years. Nathaniel was admitted to the church 16 May 1725. His will was dated 23 June 1732. He died in 1732 in Framingham, Massachusetts. His will was proved 2 November 1732. Issue: 1. Nathaniel Stone (1685-____) 2. Ebenezer Stone (1688-____) 3. Jonathan Stone (1690-____) 4. Isaac Stone 5. John Stone (1702-1776) 6. Mary Stone (1705-____) 7. Sarah Stone (1708-____) 8. Hezekiah Stone (1711-____)


  10. 23.  Nathaniel Waite Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 27 May 1667 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died about 1714 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1699; Elizabeth Lynde. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Waite (1700-____) 2. Nathaniel Waite (1701-____) 3. Nathan Waite (1703-____) 4. David Waite (1706-____) 5. Phineas Waite (1709-____) 6. Dorothy Waite (1711-____)



Generation: 4

  1. 24.  James Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (21.Rebecca3, 5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1681 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died about 1722.

    James married Hannah Woodin on 1 Jul 1696 in Wells, York County, Maine. Hannah (daughter of John Woodin and Mary Sanders) was born on 20 Oct 1669 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Mary Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1696/97 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in say 1750 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    2. 34. Elizabeth Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1698 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 35. John Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1704 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 27 Feb 1795 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 36. Hannah Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1707 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    5. 37. James Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1710 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1759.

  2. 25.  Jonathan Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (21.Rebecca3, 5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1685 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1688 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  3. 26.  John Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (21.Rebecca3, 5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1688 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 27.  Jonathan Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (21.Rebecca3, 5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 6 Feb 1690 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 1749/50 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 27 Jan 1714, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Sarah Waite, the daughter of Samuel and Mehetabel (Buckman) Waite. She was born in 1690 in Malden, Massachusetts. She died in 1753 or she died on 1 October 1765 in Medford, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jonathan Tufts (1716-1716) 2. Mary Tufts (1716-1716) 3. Sarah Tufts (1717-____) 4. Jonathan Tufts (1719-____) 5. Mary Tufts (1722-____) 6. Tabitha Tufts (1724-1748)
    • Occupation: say 1720, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was an inn-holder.


  5. 28.  Rebecca Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (21.Rebecca3, 5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 16 Oct 1694 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Aug 1747 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 17 Apr 1717, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John Willis, the son of Stephen and Hannah (Elliot) Willis. He was born on 6 August 1681 in Charlestown, Massachusetts. On 30 May 1710 John, at age 28, married (1)Mary Tufts, at age 22, daughter of John and Mary (Putnum) Tufts. He died on Friday 8 August 1755 in Medford, Massachusetts. They had no children.


  6. 29.  Samuel Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (21.Rebecca3, 5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 29 Apr 1697 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1735 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 28 Mar 1723, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Sweetser, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Sprague) Sweetser. She was born on 15 March 1697/98 in Charlestown, Massachusetts. After Samuel's death, on 6 January 1736/37 Elizabeth, at age 38, married (2) Daniel Mansfield, in Malden, Massachusetts. After Daniel's death, on 13 July 1765 Elizabeth, at age 67, married (3) Benjamin Newhall Esq, in Lynn, Massachusetts. She died on Friday 4 January 1771 in Lynn, Massachusetts. They had no children.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Adams (1973) gives their marriage date as 17 November 1722.


  7. 30.  Persis Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (21.Rebecca3, 5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 2 May 1700 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Jan 1772 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 12 Feb 1727, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John Coleman. He was born in Malden, Massachusetts. He died on Friday 20 April 1781 in Malden, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Samuel Coleman (1738-____) 2. Persis Coleman (1739-____)
    • Will: 19 May 1755, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in the will of her Mother.


  8. 31.  Joseph TuftsJoseph Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (21.Rebecca3, 5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 29 Jun 1704 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Dec 1758 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Salem Street Burying Ground, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 1727, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was allowed in 1727 to choose a pew in the Medford Meeting House along with 24 other men, to be chosen in social rank order. Joseph was number 22.
    • Offices Held: 1748, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In 1748 He was appointed an Medford Town Assessor.
    • Miscellaneous: 1754, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; When the tract on the south of the river became annexed to Medford from Charlestown, the records state: "April 30, 1754: The southerly half of Mistic Bridge, and the causey adjoining, by a resolve of the General Assembly, is now within the limits of Medford." "May 8, 1754: Samuel Brooks, Esq., Lieut. Stephen Hall, jun., and Jos. Tufts were chosen a committee to manage the affairs relating to the southerly half of the Mistic Bridge and the causey adjoining thereto."
    • Petition: 1754, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In 1754 he was on the committee which petitioned the General Court to receive the lands south of the Mystic into the Town of Medford, Massachusetts. It was granted 17 April 1754.
    • Estate Admin: 15 Jan 1759, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 15 January 1759 his estate was administered. His inventory was 47 acres woods adj. Jenner; 14£ acres woods on Woburn bounds; 6 acres woods late of Jonathan Tufts; 5 acres marsh by Oakes; 7 acres marsh by Cutter; 5 acres by Blanchard; 3 acres against Maiden burying place; 3 acres by creek head; total £14,460 ; reduced from that to lawful money.
    • Last Full Review: 4 Jun 2020

    Joseph married Lydia Francis on 12 Jan 1727 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Lydia was born on 20 Apr 1703 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Jun 1778 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 32.  Abigail Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (21.Rebecca3, 5.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 7 Feb 1707/08 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Apr 1726 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    She never married.