Josiah
WILLARD
(b.
21 January 1715
,
Lunenburg, Province of Massachusetts Bay
d.
19 April 1786
,
Winchester, Crown Colony of New Hampshire
)
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Josiah WILLARD was born 21 January 1715 in Lunenburg, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Josiah WILLARD was the child of Josiah WILLARD and Hannah "Anna" WILDERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Josiah married Hannah HUBBARD 28 November 1732 in Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay . Hannah HUBBARD was born 14 November 1714 in Concord, Massachusetts, USA. Hannah died 11 December 1791 Hannah was the child of Jonathan HUBBARD and Rebecca BROWN.
Josiah WILLARD died 19 April 1786 in Winchester, Crown Colony of New Hampshire .
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Family and Children of Josiah WILLARD
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Hannah HUBBARD-- Date: 28 November 1732 Place: Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Hannah HUBBARD was the child of Jonathan HUBBARD and Rebecca BROWN
children (at least):
Josiah b. 22 Sept 1734 d. 2 Sept 1736
Josiah b. 26 Feb 1736-7
Hannah b. 4 Feb 1738-9 d. 6 June 1752
Sampson b. 10 Dec 1740
Abigail b. 12 Jan 1743 m. Thomas Frink
Eunice b. 19 Mar 1745
Solomon b. 27 Sept 1747
Prentice b. 27 Jan 1750
Jonathan b. 27 Dec 1751
Hannah b. 24 Oct 1754 m. Aaron Whitney
Susannah b. 2 June 1757 m. Rev Solomon Reed
Children of Josiah WILLARD and Hannah HUBBARD:
Hannah HUBBARD-- Date: 28 November 1732 Place: Groton, Province of Massachusetts BayHannah HUBBARD was the child of Jonathan HUBBARD and Rebecca BROWN
children (at least):
Josiah b. 22 Sept 1734 d. 2 Sept 1736
Josiah b. 26 Feb 1736-7
Hannah b. 4 Feb 1738-9 d. 6 June 1752
Sampson b. 10 Dec 1740
Abigail b. 12 Jan 1743 m. Thomas Frink
Eunice b. 19 Mar 1745
Solomon b. 27 Sept 1747
Prentice b. 27 Jan 1750
Jonathan b. 27 Dec 1751
Hannah b. 24 Oct 1754 m. Aaron Whitney
Susannah b. 2 June 1757 m. Rev Solomon Reed
Children of Josiah WILLARD and Hannah HUBBARD:
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1715 Birth 21 January 1715
Lunenburg, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1732 Marriage / PartnerJosiah WILLARD and Hannah HUBBARD 28 November 1732, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
He was 17 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Grave Inscription
Col. Josiah Willard
Who died April ye 19th
1786. In the 72 year of his age.
His birth & education which were honourable
He dishonored not in his youth. At an early period of his existence
He began to figure on the stage of life.
His disposition & Manners were engaging.
His connections were numerous and respectable.
His vocations various & important.
His influence & usefulness equally extensive.
And ye present populous & flourishing state
of these Western Territories
May be attributed to a great measure
To his vigorous & laudable Exertions
in promoting ye settlement
of ye wilderness.
His principles and morals were unimpeachable.
His faith & practice truly evangelical
sensible, social & benevolent.
His heart and doors were always open
to his friends in general.
And to ye learned regular and reputable
Among ye Clergy in particular.
He lived & died in a firm belief of ye gospel
Supported & animated to ye end of his course
By ye hope& prospect of an eternal...Read MORE...
Col. Josiah Willard
Who died April ye 19th
1786. In the 72 year of his age.
His birth & education which were honourable
He dishonored not in his youth. At an early period of his existence
He began to figure on the stage of life.
His disposition & Manners were engaging.
His connections were numerous and respectable.
His vocations various & important.
His influence & usefulness equally extensive.
And ye present populous & flourishing state
of these Western Territories
May be attributed to a great measure
To his vigorous & laudable Exertions
in promoting ye settlement
of ye wilderness.
His principles and morals were unimpeachable.
His faith & practice truly evangelical
sensible, social & benevolent.
His heart and doors were always open
to his friends in general.
And to ye learned regular and reputable
Among ye Clergy in particular.
He lived & died in a firm belief of ye gospel
Supported & animated to ye end of his course
By ye hope& prospect of an eternal...Read MORE...
1786 Death 19 April 1786
Winchester, Crown Colony of New Hampshire
He died at the age of 71.
Josiah is buried at: Evergreen Cemetery Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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