Josiah
DAY
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Born: 10 March 1700 in Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Josiah married Elizabeth BLISS 15 January 1730 in Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Elizabeth BLISS was born 11 February 1704 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard). Elizabeth died 25 August 1739 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard).
Josiah DAY died 15 January 1770 in Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay .
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Spouse & Children of Josiah DAY
Elizabeth BLISSMarriage date: 15 January 1730
Marriage place: Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Josiah DAY and Elizabeth BLISS
Gideon DAYDied: 4 April 1811, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Aaron DAYDied: 17 January 1827, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 170010 March 1700
Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1730 Marriage / PartnerJosiah DAY and Elizabeth BLISS 15 January 1730, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
He was 29 years old.
1733 Birth of ChildGideon DAY was born 17 September 1733, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Josiah was 33 years old.
1738 Birth of ChildAaron DAY was born 2 January 1738, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Josiah was 37 years old.
1739 Death of Spouse/PartnerElizabeth BLISS died 25 August 1739, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
1762 Marriage of ChildGideon DAY married 9 December 1762, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA to Elizabeth DUNCAN
Death — 177015 January 1770
Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 69.
Record added: 2/23/2025 11:07:15 AM
Last updated: 2/23/2025 11:09:47 AM
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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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