Joseph MOULTON

Born

6 November 1791 , Parsonsfield, Massachusetts (District of Maine)

Died

17 April 1864 , Antrim, New Hampshire, USA

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Cutting MOULTON Judith EMERY

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Born: 6 November 1791 in Parsonsfield, Massachusetts (District of Maine)

Father: Cutting MOULTON

Mother: Judith EMERY

Paternal grandparents: Samuel MOULTON , Mary ORDWAY

Maternal grandparents: William EMERY , Mary CHASE

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Joseph married Ruth MESSER abt. 1815 . The couple had (at least) 8 children.
Ruth MESSER was born abt. 1795 Ruth died abt. 1841 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA.

Joseph married (2) Mary "Polly" BARKER 13 April 1843 . Mary "Polly" BARKER was born abt. 1791 Mary "Polly" died 13 March 1872 in Antrim, New Hampshire, USA (Clinton) (North Branch) (South Village).

Joseph MOULTON died 17 April 1864 in Antrim, New Hampshire, USA .
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Joseph MOULTON married

Ruth MESSER
Marriage date: abt. 1815
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Children of Joseph MOULTON and Ruth MESSER

Solon W MOULTON

Born: 5 March 1817, Newport, New Hampshire, USA
Died: 13 November 1877, Lewiston, Maine, USA

Almond MOULTON

Born: 26 August 1818,
Died: August 1819,

Martha Jane MOULTON

Born: 20 February 1821, Newport, New Hampshire, USA
Died: 30 October 1879, Milford, New Hampshire, USA

Carlos Pembroke MOULTON

Born: 10 February 1823,
Died: March 1837,

Mary Lucetta MOULTON

Born: 20 June 1826, Antrim, New Hampshire, USA
Died: ,

Mary Lucretia MOUTLON

Born: 8 December 1828, Antrim, New Hampshire, USA
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Joseph Almond MOULTON

Born: 4 November 1832,
Died: October 1833,

Joseph M MOULTON

Born: 12 August 1834, Antrim, New Hampshire, USA
Died: ,

Joseph MOULTON married

Mary "Polly" BARKER
Marriage date: 13 April 1843
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Birth — 1791
6 November 1791
Parsonsfield, Massachusetts (District of Maine)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson Genealogy

1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

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.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1817 Birth of Child
Solon W MOULTON was born 5 March 1817, Newport, New Hampshire, USA (Guild)

Joseph was 25 years old.

1821 Birth of Child
Martha Jane MOULTON was born 20 February 1821, Newport, New Hampshire, USA (Guild)

Joseph was 29 years old.

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 Birth of Child
Mary Lucetta MOULTON was born 20 June 1826, Antrim, New Hampshire, USA (Clinton) (North Branch) (South Village)

Joseph was 34 years old.

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1828 Birth of Child
Mary Lucretia MOUTLON was born 8 December 1828, Antrim, New Hampshire, USA (Clinton) (North Branch) (South Village)

Joseph was 37 years old.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

1834 Birth of Child
Joseph M MOULTON was born 12 August 1834, Antrim, New Hampshire, USA (Clinton) (North Branch) (South Village)

Joseph was 42 years old.

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States

1839 - February 24 - Steam shovel patented by William Smith Otis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States

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.

1841 - William Henry Harrison becomes President of the United States

1841 - John Tyler becomes President of the United States

1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1843 Marriage / Partner
Joseph MOULTON and Mary "Polly" BARKER 13 April 1843,

He was 51 years old.

1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)

1845 - James Knox Polk becomes President of the United States

1849 - The safety pin is invented (Walter Hunt, United States)

1849 - Zachary Taylor becomes President of the United States

1850 - Millard Fillmore becomes President of the United States

1853 - Franklin Pierce becomes President of the United States

1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1857 - James Buchanan becomes President of the United States

1857 - March 6 – Dred Scott v. Sandford: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Blacks are not citizens and slaves can not sue for freedom, driving the country further towards the American Civil War.

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

1861 - February 8 – American Civil War: The Confederate States of America are formed, comprising the first six break-away states.

1861 - Abraham Lincoln becomes President of the United States

1863 - January 1 - President Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves.

1863 - October 3 – President Lincoln proclaims a national Thanksgiving day to be celebrated the final Thursday in November in the United States

1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Death — 1864
17 April 1864
Antrim, New Hampshire, USA
He died at the age of 72.

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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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