Josiah
MERRIAM
Parents & Family of Josiah MERRIAM
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Josiah MERRIAM.
Born: 13 February 1725 in Concord, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Josiah married Lydia WHEELER 17 June 1746 in Concord, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Lydia WHEELER was born 5 October 1724 in Concord, Massachusetts, USA. Lydia died 30 August 1802 in Concord, Massachusetts, USA. Lydia was the child of Timothy WHEELER and Abigail MONROE.
Josiah MERRIAM died 23 April 1809 in Concord, Massachusetts, USA.
Details of the family tree of Josiah appear below.
Spouse & Children of Josiah MERRIAM
Lydia WHEELERMarriage date: 17 June 1746
Marriage place: Concord, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Lydia WHEELER was the child of Timothy WHEELER and Abigail MONROE
Children of Josiah MERRIAM and Lydia WHEELER
Timothy MERRIAMDied: 17 September 1835, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Josiah MERRIAM.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Josiah MERRIAM.
Records about Josiah MERRIAM and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 172513 February 1725
Concord, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1746 Marriage / PartnerJosiah MERRIAM and Lydia WHEELER 17 June 1746, Concord, Massachusetts, USA
He was 21 years old.
1757 Birth of ChildTimothy MERRIAM was born 29 September 1757, Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Josiah was 32 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1785 Marriage of ChildTimothy MERRIAM married 30 June 1785, Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA (Valley Falls) (Ashton) (Cumberland Hill) to Huldah DARLING
1802 Death of Spouse/PartnerLydia WHEELER died 30 August 1802, Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Death — 180923 April 1809
Concord, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 84.
Record added: 10/19/2016 2:46:37 PM
Last updated: 12/22/2016 2:07:33 PM
Explore Josiah MERRIAM's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
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
Explore Josiah MERRIAM's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching Josiah Merriam
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Concord, Massachusetts
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Josiah MERRIAM.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.