Hosea
WILLARD
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Born: 12 April 1783 in Princeton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Hosea married Sarah HOLMAN 10 April 1809 in Royalston, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Sarah HOLMAN was born abt. 1785 in Princeton, Massachusetts, USA.
Hosea WILLARD died 21 December 1821 in Sterling, Massachusetts, USA.
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Sarah HOLMANMarriage date: 10 April 1809
Marriage place: Royalston, Massachusetts, USA
Children of Hosea WILLARD and Sarah HOLMAN
Caroline WILLARDDied: 28 December 1881, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 178312 April 1783
Princeton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1809 Marriage / PartnerHosea WILLARD and Sarah HOLMAN 10 April 1809, Royalston, Massachusetts, USA
He was 26 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1818 Birth of ChildCaroline WILLARD was born 19 February 1818, Sterling, Massachusetts, USA
Hosea was 34 years old.
Death — 182121 December 1821
Sterling, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 38.
Record added: 5/27/2026 5:38:59 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026 5:39:37 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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