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Joseph Messenger 1687–1763 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 September 1687

Birth Location: Windsor, CT

Death Date: 10 May 1763

Death Location: Hartford, CT, USA

Father: Nathaniel Messenger

Mother: Rebecca Kelsey

Spouse(s): Catherine Holcomb

Children(s): Ezekiel Messenger, Nathaniel Messenger, Elijah Messenger, Catherine Messenger, Jehiel Messenger, Joseph Messenger, Sarah Messenger, Joseph Messenger, Isaac Messenger

In 1687, Joseph Messenger entered the world in Windsor, CT, born to Nathaniel Messenger And Rebecca Kelsey. Joseph Messenger married Catherine Holcomb, and had children including Catherine Messenger, Elijah Messenger, Ezekiel Messenger, Isaac Messenger, Jehiel Messenger, Joseph Messenger, Nathaniel Messenger, Sarah Messenger. Joseph Messenger passed away in 1763 in Hartford, CT, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1687, Joseph Messenger entered the world in Windsor, CT, born to Nathaniel Messenger And Rebecca Kelsey.
  • Joseph Messenger married Catherine Holcomb, and had children including Catherine Messenger, Elijah Messenger, Ezekiel Messenger, Isaac Messenger, Jehiel Messenger, Joseph Messenger, Nathaniel Messenger, Sarah Messenger.
  • Joseph Messenger passed away in 1763 in Hartford, CT, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Messenger's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Messenger
1687–1763
Birth Place: Windsor, CT
Parents
Nathaniel Messenger
1651–1700
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Rebecca Kelsey
1659–1678
CT
Grandparents
Edward Messenger
1617–1688
Lincoln, England
Dorcas Bosworth
1620–1702
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Mark Kelsey
1632–1723
CT
Rebecca Hoskins
1634–1683
MA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Messenger
1588–1637
Ms Messenger
1590–1681
William Kelsey
1600–1676
Bethia Hopkins
1604–1636
John Hoskins
1598–1648
Ann Fyler
1600–1662
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Messenger
1546–1616
Agnes
1550–
George Kelsey
1572–1599
Elizabeth Hammond
1574–1631
Stephen Hopkins
1581–1644
Constance Dudley
1580–1610
William Hoskins
1564–1599
Edith
1568–
George Filer
1574–1683
Jane
1578–

Joseph Messenger's Descendants

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Joseph Messenger (2 September 1687–10 May 1763) m. Catherine Holcomb (1689–Dec 1769)
  1. 1. Ezekiel Messenger 1727–1728
  2. 2. Nathaniel Messenger 1725–1801
  3. 3. Elijah Messenger 1722–1802
  4. 4. Catherine Messenger 1720–1749
  5. 5. Jehiel Messenger 1715–1761
  6. 6. Joseph Messenger 1713–
  7. 7. Sarah Messenger 1710–1710
  8. 8. Joseph Messenger 1709–1710
  9. 9. Isaac Messenger 1717–1801 m. Hannah Alford 1724–1811
    1. 1. Dorcas Messenger 1754–1760
    2. 2. Carmi Messenger 1771–1825
    3. 3. Keziah Messenger 1766–1778
    4. 4. Rosy Messenger 1764–1848
    5. 5. Abner Messenger 1760–1845
    6. 6. Elijah Messenger 1758–1797
    7. 7. Reuben Messenger 1752–1842
    8. 8. Aaron Messenger 1750–1840
    9. 9. Moses Messenger 1748–1811
    10. 10. Simeon Messenger 1746–1821
    11. 11. Isaac Messenger 1745–1839 m. Anna Ward 1751–1850
      1. 1. Olive Messenger 1782–1827
      2. 2. Anna Austin 1779–1866
      3. 3. Chestina Messenger 1773–
      4. 4. Isaac Messenger 1771–1859
    12. 12. Hannah Messenger 1743–1757
    13. 13. Joseph Messenger 1741–1791
    14. 14. Dorcas Messenger 1762–1793
    15. 15. Elisha Messenger 1756–1851 m. Hays 1756–1849
      1. 1. David (Chandler) Messenger 1808–1893 m. Sarah 1807–
      2. 2. William (C.) Messenger 1804–
      3. 3. James Messenger 1810–1876
      4. 4. Mary (Ann) Messenger 1811–1872
      5. 5. Marynda Messenger 1806–1872
      6. 6. Henry (H.) Messenger 1818–1893 m. Mary Messenger 1812–1883
        1. 1. Sarah Golden 1851–1904 m. Charles (Hartland) Golden 1847–
        2. 2. Elizabeth Leonard 1848–1929 m. Oliver (Porter) Leonard 1840–1915
        3. 3. William (R) Messenger 1845–1848
        4. 4. Mary (Ann) Messenger 1843–1925 m. D (Wesley) Sallars 1844–1921
        5. 5. John Messenger 1841–1923 m. Harriet (Louisa) Whipkey 1856–1900
        6. 6. James Messenger 1838–1910 m. Elizabeth (Sarah) Anthony 1844–1909
        7. 7. Henry (H.) Messenger 1857–1934 m. Matilda Carroll 1856–1905 m. Mary (N) Messenger 1893–1979

Joseph Messenger's Timeline

6 Records

1687
20 sep 1687
Birth of Joseph Messenger in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1687
20 Sep 1687
Birth of Joseph Messenger in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1687
2 September 1687
Birth of Joseph Messenger in Windsor, CT
Windsor, CT
1763
10 May 1763
Age 76
Death of Joseph Messenger in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1763
1763
Age 76
Death of Joseph Messenger
None
1763
10 May 1763
Age 76
Death of Joseph Messenger in Hartford, CT, USA
Hartford, CT, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 sep 1687
    Event Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1687; Birth city: Windsor; Birth state: CT.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: ; Source type: ; Number of Pages: ; Submitter Code: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1687
    Event Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 September 1687
    Event Place: Windsor, CT
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1687; Birth city: Windsor; Birth state: CT.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] A genealogy of the descendants of William Kelsey who settled at Cambridge, Mass., in 1632
    [2] The Messenger family in Portage and Geauga Counties, Ohio, New Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1763
    Event Place: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1687; Birth city: Windsor; Birth state: CT.
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] OneWorldTree
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1763
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1687; Birth city: Windsor; Birth state: CT.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1763
    Event Place: Hartford, CT, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Deaths

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