Josiah
MOULTON
(b.
8 June 1805
,
Standish, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
d.
25 September 1894
,
Standish, Maine, USA
)
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Josiah MOULTON was born 8 June 1805 in Standish, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
Josiah MOULTON was the child of Simon MOULTON and Abigail PLAISTED and the grandchild of: (paternal) Peter MOULTON and Joanna SHAWSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Josiah married Martha HASTY abt. 1833 in Standish, Maine, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Martha HASTY was born 25 May 1809 in Standish, Maine, USA (Steep Falls). Martha died 22 April 1870 Martha was the child of Daniel HASTY and Susannah DOW.
Josiah MOULTON died 25 September 1894 in Standish, Maine, USA .
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Martha HASTY-- Date: abt. 1833 Place: Standish, Maine, USA
Martha HASTY was the child of Daniel HASTY and Susannah DOW
Children of Josiah MOULTON and Martha HASTY:
Amanda MOULTON (b.16 April 1836, Standish, Maine, USA d. 26 April 1836, Standish, Maine, USA )
Gilbert Fayette MOULTON (b.29 May 1838, Standish, Maine, USA d. 20 February 1861, Standish, Maine, USA )
Leander H MOULTON (b.22 August 1840, Standish, Maine, USA d. 30 June 1915, Standish, Maine, USA )
Maria Susan MOULTON (b.18 March 1845, Standish, Maine, USA d. 25 May 1864, Standish, Maine, USA )
Martha HASTY-- Date: abt. 1833 Place: Standish, Maine, USA Martha HASTY was the child of Daniel HASTY and Susannah DOW
Children of Josiah MOULTON and Martha HASTY:
Amanda MOULTON (b.16 April 1836, Standish, Maine, USA d. 26 April 1836, Standish, Maine, USA ) Gilbert Fayette MOULTON (b.29 May 1838, Standish, Maine, USA d. 20 February 1861, Standish, Maine, USA ) Leander H MOULTON (b.22 August 1840, Standish, Maine, USA d. 30 June 1915, Standish, Maine, USA ) Maria Susan MOULTON (b.18 March 1845, Standish, Maine, USA d. 25 May 1864, Standish, Maine, USA )
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1805 Birth 8 June 1805
Standish, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
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.1836 Birth of ChildAmanda MOULTON was born 16 April 1836, Standish, Maine, USA (Steep Falls)
Josiah was 30 years old.
1838 Birth of ChildGilbert Fayette MOULTON was born 29 May 1838, Standish, Maine, USA (Steep Falls)
Josiah was 32 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.1840 Birth of ChildLeander H MOULTON was born 22 August 1840, Standish, Maine, USA (Steep Falls)
Josiah was 35 years old.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1845 Birth of ChildMaria Susan MOULTON was born 18 March 1845, Standish, Maine, USA (Steep Falls)
Josiah was 39 years old.
1861 Death of ChildGilbert Fayette MOULTON died 20 February 1861, Standish, Maine, USA (Steep Falls)
Josiah was 55 years old.
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.1864 Death of ChildMaria Susan MOULTON died 25 May 1864, Standish, Maine, USA (Steep Falls)
Josiah was 59 years old.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states. 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1894 Death 25 September 1894
Standish, Maine, USA
He died at the age of 89.
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The name Maine is probably a practical nautical term which refers to the region being a mainland (separate from the many surrounding islands). Reference to the area as 'Maine' in writing first appeared in 1622. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1685 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New England
1776 - 1820 - Massachusetts (District of Maine)
March 15, 1820 - Maine becomes 23rd U.S. state
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