Eprhraim MOSHER

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21 September 1726 , Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Died

28 MAY 1823 , Washington, New York, USA

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Hugh MOSHER Sarah DAVOL

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Born: 21 September 1726 in Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Father: Hugh MOSHER

Mother: Sarah DAVOL

Paternal grandparents: Nicholas MOSHER , Elizabeth AUDLEY

Maternal grandparents: Jonathan DAVOL , Hannah AUDLEY (ODLIN)

Eprhraim had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Eprhraim married Elizabeth STORY abt. 1752 . The couple had (at least) 10 children.
Elizabeth STORY was born 31 March 1730 in James Island, South Carolina, USA. Elizabeth died abt. 1783 in Dutchess County, New York, USA. Elizabeth was the child of Zachariah STORY and Mary ELLIS.

Eprhraim married (2) Joanna MOTT 23 October 1783 in Dartmouth, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . Joanna MOTT was born 27 January 1728 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram). Joanna died 23 October 1783 in Dutchess County, New York, USA. Joanna was the child of Adam MOTT and Apphia HATHAWAY.

Eprhraim MOSHER died 28 MAY 1823 in Washington, New York, USA .
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Eprhraim MOSHER married

Elizabeth STORY
Marriage date: abt. 1752
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Elizabeth STORY was the child of Zachariah STORY and Mary ELLIS

Children of Eprhraim MOSHER and Elizabeth STORY

Stephen MOSHER

Born: 22 February 1752, Washington, Crown Colony of New York
Died: 22 February 1757, Washington, Crown Colony of New York

Ephraim MOSHER

Born: abt. 1753, Dutchess County, Crown Colony of New York
Died: abt. 1810, Dutchess County, New York, USA

Zachariah MOSHER

Born: 21 April 1755, Washington, Crown Colony of New York
Died: , Dutchess County, New York, USA

Married: Sarah MERRIHEW 19 May 1776 Place: Stanfordville, New York, USA

Sarah MOSHER

Born: 7 June 1759, Washington, Crown Colony of New York
Died: 29 September 1820, Springport, New York, USA

Married: Esek MOSHER 1776 Place: Dutchess County, New York, USA

Abalsom MOSHER

Born: 14 August 1761, Washington, Crown Colony of New York
Died: , Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, USA

Elizabeth MOSHER

Born: 26 September 1763, Washington, Crown Colony of New York
Died: abt. 1828, Avon, Livingston, New York, USA

Mary MOSHER

Born: 17 March 1766, Washington, Crown Colony of New York
Died: 23 April 1842, Grand Isle, Vermont, USA

Phebe MOSHER

Born: 3 March 1768, Washington, Crown Colony of New York
Died: 16 May 1855, Grand Isle, Vermont, USA

Benjamin MOSHER

Born: 10 September 1770, Washington, Crown Colony of New York
Died: 16 March 1838, Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, USA

Joseph MOSHER

Born: 3 March 1773, Dutchess County, Crown Colony of New York
Died: ,

Eprhraim MOSHER married

Joanna MOTT
Marriage date: 23 October 1783
Marriage place: Dartmouth, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Joanna MOTT was the child of Adam MOTT and Apphia HATHAWAY

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Birth — 1726
21 September 1726
Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay

1752 Birth of Child
Stephen MOSHER was born 22 February 1752, Washington, New York, USA (Millbrook) (Lithgow)

Eprhraim was 25 years old.

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

1755 Birth of Child
Zachariah MOSHER was born 21 April 1755, Washington, New York, USA (Millbrook) (Lithgow)

Eprhraim was 28 years old.

1757 Death of Child
Stephen MOSHER died 22 February 1757, Washington, New York, USA (Millbrook) (Lithgow)

Eprhraim was 30 years old.

1759 Birth of Child
Sarah MOSHER was born 7 June 1759, Washington, New York, USA (Millbrook) (Lithgow)

Eprhraim was 32 years old.

1761 Birth of Child
Abalsom MOSHER was born 14 August 1761, Washington, New York, USA (Millbrook) (Lithgow)

Eprhraim was 34 years old.

1763 Birth of Child
Elizabeth MOSHER was born 26 September 1763, Washington, New York, USA (Millbrook) (Lithgow)

Eprhraim was 37 years old.

1766 Birth of Child
Mary MOSHER was born 17 March 1766, Washington, New York, USA (Millbrook) (Lithgow)

Eprhraim was 39 years old.

1768 Birth of Child
Phebe MOSHER was born 3 March 1768, Washington, New York, USA (Millbrook) (Lithgow)

Eprhraim was 41 years old.

1770 Birth of Child
Benjamin MOSHER was born 10 September 1770, Washington, New York, USA (Millbrook) (Lithgow)

Eprhraim was 44 years old.

1773 Birth of Child
Joseph MOSHER was born 3 March 1773, Dutchess County, New York, USA

Eprhraim was 46 years old.

1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

U.S. Revolutionary War
Service: NEW YORK Rank: CIVIL SERVICE
Birth: 9-21-1726 MANCHESTER ENGLAND
Death: 5-28-1823 WASHINGTON DUTCHESS CO NEW YORK
Service Description: 1) OVERSEER OF ROADS, 1775, CHARLOTTE PCT,
2) DUTCHESS CO
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1776 Marriage of Child
Zachariah MOSHER married 19 May 1776, Stanfordville, New York, USA to Sarah MERRIHEW

1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)

1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)

1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)

1783 Marriage / Partner
Eprhraim MOSHER and Joanna MOTT 23 October 1783, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram)

He was 57 years old.

1783 Death of Spouse/Partner
Joanna MOTT died 23 October 1783, Dutchess County, New York, USA

1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

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1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

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

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

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

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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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

1820 Death of Child
Sarah MOSHER died 29 September 1820, Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)

Eprhraim was 94 years old.

Death — 1823
28 MAY 1823
Washington, New York, USA
He died at the age of 96.

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1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state