GREENERPASTURE Free Family History Since 1999

US Civil War Soldiers flag   Joseph Morton  DANFORTH

Born
Died

Parents & Family of Joseph Morton DANFORTH

Parents of Joseph Morton DANFORTH

Father
Mother

Grandparents of Joseph Morton DANFORTH

Paternal grandparents
Maternal grandparents

Joseph Morton was a soldier in the U.S. Civil War.
Tracing Ancestors Through Military Service Records: Unveiling Family Heroes




Father: Thomas Danforth
Mother: Mary Danforth

Co. G - 44th Reg. Mass Vols
FAMILY HERITAGE FINDS

Gifts & Books Connected to This Family

Explore a family-history gift or research resource related to this ancestor.

U.S. CIVIL WAR - My Ancestor Fought in the Civil War - Ceramic Coffee MugU.S. CIVIL WAR - My Ancestor Fought in the Civil War - Ceramic Coffee Mug

Sip your favorite brew from this inspiring mug that pays tribute to your ancestor's bravery. This mug features images of actual Civil War soldiers. The caption, 'My Ancestor Fought in the Civil War. That explains my appreciation for freedom,' is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy today.
Civil War Stories Live in My Family History! BookmarkCivil War Stories Live in My Family History! Bookmark

Whether you’re diving into historical novels or piecing together your family tree, this bookmark will keep your place in history. A thoughtful gift for history lovers and proud descendants of Civil War ancestors!

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Joseph Morton DANFORTH

No spouse or marriage relationships are recorded yet.

Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Joseph Morton DANFORTH.


Life & Records

Photos, life events, and historical records for Joseph Morton DANFORTH.

How to read this timeline
Records about Joseph Morton DANFORTH and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Show:

Use these buttons to focus on the ancestor's own records or the wider historical context.

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

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
News1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
News1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.
Death
Name: Joseph M. Danforth
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial
Place:
Death Date: 11 May 1878
Death
Place: Cummington, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Age: 53
Birth Date: 1825
Birth
Place:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's
Name:
Father's
Name: Thomas Danforth
Father's Birth
Place:
Mother's
Name: Mary Danforth
Mother's Birth
Place:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I04951-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS
Film Number: 1888606
Reference ID: 42

'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FHBY-P9B : 10 December 2014), Joseph M. Danforth, 11 May 1878; citing Cummington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, reference 42; FHL microfilm 1,888,606.'
Joseph Morton DANFORTH - Grave
Save to Pinterest    
Grave

Dawes Cemetery Cummington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA

findagrave.com
FINAL RESTING PLACE

Burial & Cemetery

Burial details for Joseph

Dawes Cemetery Cummington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
RECORD HISTORY

About this genealogy record

Added 4/19/2017 10:09:10 AM
Last updated 3/3/2018 10:38:21 AM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE

Explore Joseph Morton DANFORTH's Family & History

View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.

BIRTHPLACE

Explore Joseph Morton DANFORTH's Birthplace

Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.

Norton, Massachusetts, USA

KEEP SEARCHING

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. Last name is required.

Search by Place

Enter a place and choose a match from the suggestions.

RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES

Continue Researching Joseph Danforth

Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.

GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES

Gifts & Resources Related to Norton, Massachusetts

Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.

DISCUSSION & CORRECTIONS

Questions, Corrections & New Information

Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Joseph Morton DANFORTH.

When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.

↑ Back to Joseph Morton