William
HOSKINS (HASKINS)
Parents & Family of William HOSKINS (HASKINS)
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding William HOSKINS (HASKINS).
Born: 2 February 1685 in Taunton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Mary COBB abt. 1716 in Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary COBB was born abt. 1685 in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton). Mary died 17 August 1783 in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton). Mary was the child of John COBB and Jane GODFREY.
William HOSKINS (HASKINS) died 5 February 1777 in Taunton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .
Details of the family tree of William appear below.
Spouse & Children of William HOSKINS (HASKINS)
Mary COBBMarriage date: abt. 1716
Marriage place: Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Mary COBB was the child of John COBB and Jane GODFREY
Children of William HOSKINS (HASKINS) and Mary COBB
Bethiah HASKINSDied: 26 August 1786, Taunton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for William HOSKINS (HASKINS).
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for William HOSKINS (HASKINS).
Records about William HOSKINS (HASKINS) and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 16852 February 1685
Taunton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
1719 Birth of ChildBethiah HASKINS was born 16 August 1719, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
William was 34 years old.
1737 Marriage of ChildBethiah HASKINS married 11 August 1737, Norton, Massachusetts, USA to Benjamin CROSSMAN
Death — 17775 February 1777
Taunton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 92.
Record added: 7/2/2020 1:56:08 PM
Last updated: 7/2/2020 2:16:36 PM
Explore William HOSKINS (HASKINS)'s Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
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
Explore William HOSKINS (HASKINS)'s Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
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 William Hoskins (Haskins)
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 Taunton, Massachusetts
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.
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about William HOSKINS (HASKINS).
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.