Joseph
MERRIAM
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Born: 29 March 1704 in Lynn, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Joseph married Deborah ROYCE 18 July 1729 in Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Deborah ROYCE was born 30 July 1709 in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA. Deborah died 12 August 1761 in Meriden, Connecticut, USA. Deborah was the child of Samuel ROYCE and Hannah BENEDICT.
Joseph MERRIAM died 24 August 1752 in Meriden, Crown Colony of Connecticut.
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Spouse & Children of Joseph MERRIAM
Deborah ROYCEMarriage date: 18 July 1729
Marriage place: Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Deborah ROYCE was the child of Samuel ROYCE and Hannah BENEDICT
Children of Joseph MERRIAM and Deborah ROYCE
Joseph MERRIAMDied: 30 April 1809, Meriden, Connecticut, USA
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Birth — 170429 March 1704
Lynn, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1729 Marriage / PartnerJoseph MERRIAM and Deborah ROYCE 18 July 1729, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
He was 25 years old.
1732 Birth of ChildJoseph MERRIAM was born 20 November 1732, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
Joseph was 28 years old.
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in his 49th year. Loving Friends behold My body turned to dust O now prepare for death For follow me you must
Meeting House Cemetery Meriden New Haven County Connecticut, USA
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Death — 175224 August 1752
Meriden, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 48.
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Last updated: 3/20/2025 11:46:40 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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