Joshua
ABBOTT
Born
12 April 1746
,
Brookfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
13 May 1812
,
Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
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Born: 12 April 1746 in Brookfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father:
Peter ABBOTT
Mother:
Lydia GILBERT
Joshua had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Joshua married Azuba NASH November 1770 in South Hadley, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Azuba NASH was born 24 June 1747 in South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA. Azuba died 14 June 1827 in Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA. Azuba was the child of Daniel NASH and Abigail UNKNOWN.
Joshua ABBOTT died 13 May 1812 in Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Joshua ABBOTT
Joshua ABBOTT married 
Azuba NASH
Marriage date: November 1770
Marriage place: South Hadley, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Azuba NASH was the child of Daniel NASH and Abigail UNKNOWN
Azuba NASHMarriage date: November 1770
Marriage place: South Hadley, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Azuba NASH was the child of Daniel NASH and Abigail UNKNOWN
Children of Joshua ABBOTT and Azuba NASH
Vashti ABBOTTBorn: 11 September 1772, Conway, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 2 November 1820,
Died: 2 November 1820,
Married: William GATES 30 November 1793 Place: Conway, Massachusetts, USA
Sophia ABBOTTBorn: 10 February 1775, Brookfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 16 March 1775, Brookfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 16 March 1775, Brookfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Sophia ABBOTTBorn: 29 November 1776, Conway, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 16 January 1832, Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
Died: 16 January 1832, Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
Married: Jesse SEVERANCE 23 August 1800 Place: Conway, Massachusetts, USA
Parthenia ABBOTTBorn: 31 January 1779, Conway, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 3 August 1854, Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
Died: 3 August 1854, Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
Sarah "Sally" ABBOTTBorn: 22 March 1781, Conway, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 15 January 1835, Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
Died: 15 January 1835, Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
Azuba ABBOTTBorn: 20 November 1782, Conway, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 22 May 1872, Pittsfield, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Died: 22 May 1872, Pittsfield, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Married: Chester CRITTENDEN 2 February 1802 Place: Conway, Massachusetts, USA
Joshua Porter ABBOTTBorn: 1 October 1786, Conway, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 13 March 1813, Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
Died: 13 March 1813, Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
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Birth — 174612 April 1746
Brookfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1770 Marriage / PartnerJoshua ABBOTT and Azuba NASH November 1770, South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA
He was 24 years old.
1772 Birth of ChildVashti ABBOTT was born 11 September 1772, Conway, Massachusetts, USA
Joshua was 26 years old.
1775 Birth of ChildSophia ABBOTT was born 10 February 1775, Brookfield, Massachusetts, USA (Podunk)
Joshua was 28 years old.
1776 Birth of ChildSophia ABBOTT was born 29 November 1776, Conway, Massachusetts, USA
Joshua was 30 years old.
1779 Birth of ChildParthenia ABBOTT was born 31 January 1779, Conway, Massachusetts, USA
Joshua was 32 years old.
1781 Birth of ChildSarah "Sally" ABBOTT was born 22 March 1781, Conway, Massachusetts, USA
Joshua was 34 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildAzuba ABBOTT was born 20 November 1782, Conway, Massachusetts, USA
Joshua was 36 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1786 Birth of ChildJoshua Porter ABBOTT was born 1 October 1786, Conway, Massachusetts, USA
Joshua was 40 years old.
1793 Marriage of ChildVashti ABBOTT married 30 November 1793, Conway, Massachusetts, USA to William GATES
1800 Marriage of ChildSophia ABBOTT married 23 August 1800, Conway, Massachusetts, USA to Jesse SEVERANCE
1802 Marriage of ChildAzuba ABBOTT married 2 February 1802, Conway, Massachusetts, USA to Chester CRITTENDEN
Death — 181213 May 1812
Phelps, Ontario, New York, USA
He died at the age of 66.
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Pioneer Cemetery Phelps Ontario County New York, USA
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Last updated: 2/13/2025 1:53:33 PM
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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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