Josiah BEARDSLEY
Parents & Family of Josiah BEARDSLEY
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Josiah BEARDSLEY.
Born: abt. 1741 in Dover, Dutchess County, Crown Colony of New York
Josiah had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
Tracing Ancestors Through Military Service Records: Unveiling Family Heroes
Josiah BEARDSLEY died 17 May 1807 in New Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
Details of the family tree of Josiah appear below.

Revolutionary Roots: American Revolution Ancestor Anti-Tax Tariffs Coffee Mug
Celebrate your revolutionary roots with our 'My Ancestor Fought in the American Revolutionary War' ceramic coffee mug! This mug is perfect for sipping your favorite brew while honoring your ancestor's contribution to American history. The humorous caption, 'which is why I never stop complaining about taxes!' adds a playful twist to your patriotic pride.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Josiah BEARDSLEY.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Josiah BEARDSLEY.
Records about Josiah BEARDSLEY and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
BEARDSLEY, JOSIAH
Ancestor #: A133081
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: CIRCA 1740 FAIRFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 5-17-1807 NEW FAIRFIELD FAIRFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Service Source: JOHNSTON, CT MEN IN THE REV, P 517
Service Description: 1) CAPT HILL'S CO OCT 1777
RESIDENCE
1) City: NEW FAIRFIELD - County: FAIRFIELD CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) MARGERY SACKETT
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genealogy Research
If this is your direct ancestor and you are a woman, please consider joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Tracing Freedom's Legacy: A Genealogy Workbook for Descendants of Liberty
The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Name: Josiah Beardsley
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 17 May 1807
Death Place: New Fairfield
Age: 67
Birth Date: 1740
Birth Place:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03208-7
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3086
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7H5-N4Z : 3 December 2014), Josiah Beardsley, 17 May 1807; citing New Fairfield, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,086.'
familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
Record added: 11/27/2017 6:07:02 PM
Last updated: 2/8/2022 5:12:43 PM
Explore Josiah BEARDSLEY's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Prior to 1664 - New Amsterdam
1664 - 1687 - New York Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New York
July 26, 1788 - Virginia becomes 11th U.S. state
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching Josiah Beardsley
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Dover, Dutchess County, New York
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.



Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet






Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Josiah BEARDSLEY.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.