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Josiah Cleveland 1713–1793

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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7 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Cleveland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Apr 1713 · Canterbury, Conn
Died 7 May 1793 · Canterbury, Conn
Father Josiah Cleveland
Mother Abigail Paine (1689–1731)
Spouse Joanna Waldo
Children Abigail Cleveland, Asa Cleveland, Josiah Cleveland, Letitia Cleveland, Lois Cleveland, Lydia Cleveland, Mary Cleveland, Moses Cleveland, Sarah Cleveland, Thankful Cleveland
Siblings Aaron Cleveland, Abigail Cleveland, Ebenezer Cleveland, Elisha Cleveland, John Cleveland, Keziah Cleveland, Lois Cleveland, Lydia Cleveland, Mary Cleveland, Moses Cleveland

Researchers connected through Josiah Cleveland 1713–1793

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Biography

The story of Josiah Cleveland began in 1713 in Canterbury, Conn. Josiah Cleveland married joanna waldo, sarah lawrence, and had children including abigail cleveland, asa cleveland, josiah cleveland, letitia cleveland, lois cleveland, lydia cleveland, mary cleveland, moses cleveland, sarah cleveland, thankful cleveland. Josiah Cleveland passed away in 1793 in Canterbury, Conn.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

  2. 2
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  3. 3
    Military Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  5. 5
    Record Genealogy of the Waldo family : a record of the descendants of Cornelius Waldo of Ipswich, Mass., from 1647 to 1900

  6. 6
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  7. 7
    Record The genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland families

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  11. 11
    Record 4800.FTW

  12. 12
    Record Cindy2.FTW

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    Record Compiled by Helen (Burgess) Lindhorst, <i>Genealogical Study of the Family of Josiah Fisher, Wilson Sanborn & Alberteen Adelaide Eaton</i> (Privately published, 1978 revised 1993)

  14. 14
    Record History of Windham County, Connecticut

Life Timeline

1713
Birth of Josiah Cleveland in Canterbury, Conn
Birth
1735
Josiah Cleveland was married in Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1793
Death of Josiah Cleveland in Canterbury, Conn
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from Denchworth Manor, Denchworth, Berkshire, ENGLAND (1040) to Canterbury , Windham, CT, USA (1713) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Cleveland (1713–1793) was born in Canterbury, Conn and died in Canterbury, Conn. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Josiah Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1713–1793
Canterbury, Conn
Parents
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1713–1793
Canterbury, Conn
Abigail Paine PTP
1689–1731
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1713–1793
Canterbury, Conn
Abigail Paine PTP
1689–1731
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Josiah Cleveland's Descendants

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Josiah Cleveland PTP 1713–1793 m. Sarah Lawrence PTP 1709–1755
  1. 1. Lydia Cleveland PTP 1724–1745
  2. 2. Mary Cleveland PTP 1720–1765
    1. 1. Abigail Bradford PTP 1753–1815
    2. 2. Beulah Bradford PTP 1763–1799
    3. 3. Ebenezer Bradford PTP 1746–1801
    4. 4. Olive Bradford PTP 1756–1841