An American Family History

Joseph Kimball was born on January 24, 1674/75 in Ipswich, Esses County, Massachusetts. He was the son of John and Mary Kimball. Reseachers differ on whether it was Mary Bradstreet or Mary Jordan.

On April 29, 1696 his father deeded to him the southern end of the farm, bounding on the commons in Ipswich, and he farmed there.

He married Sarah Warner on April 29, 1696 in Ipswich. Sarah was born on October 22, 1673 in Ipswich. Her parents were Daniel Warner and Sarah Denne.

Joseph Kimball, with Sarah Warner, whom he carried to Salem with the child within 24 hours after birth, which child died an hour and half after arrival in Salem. Bond of 50 pounds, sureties, Richard Kimball and Philemon Warner.

Joseph and Sarah's children were Sarah Kimball ( July 19, 1700), Joseph Kimball (April 12, 1702), Philemon Kimball (1704), Eunice Kimball Skillon (1706), Mercy Kimball Skillon (1708), Daniel Kimball ( November 11, 1710), Stephen Kimball (December 27, 1713), Joshua Kimball (December 18, 1715), and Dean Kimball (September, 1717 to 1771). 

Sarah died February 28, 1754 and Joseph died on November 4, 1761.