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JOSEPH WASSON 1744–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Dec 1744

Birth Location: Wales

Death Date: 23 June 1822

Death Location: New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Archobald Wason

Mother: ELIZABETH WOODS

Spouse(s): SARAH SMITH

Children(s): Archibald Wasson, Joseph Wasson, DAVID WASSON

JOSEPH WASSON was born in 1744 in Wales, the child of Archobald Wason And Elizabeth Woods. In 1780, JOSEPH WASSON resided in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. In 1790, JOSEPH WASSON resided in Iredell, North Carolina, USA. JOSEPH WASSON married Sarah Smith, and had children including Archibald Wasson, David Wasson, Joseph Wasson. JOSEPH WASSON passed away in 1822 in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • JOSEPH WASSON was born in 1744 in Wales, the child of Archobald Wason And Elizabeth Woods.
  • In 1780, JOSEPH WASSON resided in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1790, JOSEPH WASSON resided in Iredell, North Carolina, USA.
  • JOSEPH WASSON married Sarah Smith, and had children including Archibald Wasson, David Wasson, Joseph Wasson.
  • JOSEPH WASSON passed away in 1822 in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Archobald Wason
1719–1785
Birth Location: Scotland
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ELIZABETH WOODS
1720–1766
Birth Location: Rowan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

SARAH SMITH
1753–1832
Birth Location: Ayr, Scotland
SS

Children(s)

Archibald Wasson
1773–1838
Birth Location: Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Joseph Wasson
1775–1845
Birth Location: Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America
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DAVID WASSON
1780–1821
Birth Location: Virginia
DW

JOSEPH WASSON's Ancestors

Self
JOSEPH WASSON
1744–1822
Birth Place: Wales
Parents
Archobald Wason
1719–1785
Scotland
ELIZABETH WOODS
1720–1766
Rowan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
JOHN WATSOUNE
1665–1718
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland
JEAN WALKER
1666–1716
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, , Scotland
WILLIAM (R) WOODS
1695–1785
Ireland
MARTHA DRAKE
1693–1722
County Ulster, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
JAMES WATSOUNE
1638–
JAMES WALKER
1640–
JOHN WOODS
1654–1723
ELIZABETH WORSOP
1666–1741
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JAMES WATSOUNE
1610–
BARBARA BURTONE
1615–
JOHN WOODS
1628–1711
ISABELLA BRUCE
1625–1686
Th Worsop
1645–

JOSEPH WASSON's Descendants

1.
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JOSEPH WASSON (25 Dec 1744–23 June 1822) m. SARAH SMITH (17 Feb 1753–25 August 1832)
  1. 1. Archibald Wasson 1773–1838 m. Elizabeth (Linett) Wasson 1774–1836
    1. 1. Calvin Wasson 1798–1871
    2. 2. Jehiel Wasson 1800–1878
    3. 3. John (Macamy) Wasson 1810–1884
    4. 4. Eliza Moore 1812–1882
    5. 5. Anselm Wasson 1802–1871
  2. 2. Joseph Wasson 1775–1845 m. Ellen (Pitcher) Wasson 1776–1799
    1. 1. Thomas (Ryland Wasson) Sr 1796–1861
    2. 2. Sarah Quinn 1802–1834
  3. 3. DAVID WASSON 1780–1821 m. ELIZABETH FLEMING 1785–1840
    1. 1. Margaret Wasson 1822–
    2. 2. James Wasson 1815–1885 m. Elizabeth A 1817–
      1. 1. James (H) Wasson 1839–
    3. 3. John Wasson 1812– m. Sarah 1815–
      1. 1. Elizabeth Wasson 1834–
      2. 2. William (N) Wasson 1832– m. Julia 1838–
        1. 1. Albert (S) Wasson 1878– m. Mima T 1879–
        2. 2. Lemay Wasson 1875–
        3. 3. Charles (H.) Wasson 1859– m. Mollie E 1864–
        4. 4. William (N) Wasson 1863–
    4. 4. HENRY WASSON 1810–1860 m. MARY A 1810–
      1. 1. Mary (A) Wasson 1842–
      2. 2. Samuel Mason 1840– m. Susan (H) Tingle 1844–1923
        1. 1. Jesse Wassen 1883–
        2. 2. Milton (E.) Wasson 1863–
        3. 3. Harvey Mason 1860–1940 m. Vergia Lou 1868–1946
        4. 4. Eliza (B) Wasson 1879–
        5. 5. James (Harris) Wasson 1870– m. Emma 1872–
        6. 6. Augusta Wasson 1868–1941
        7. 7. Sallie (A.) Mason 1865–1942
      3. 3. John (R) Watson 1837–1890 m. NANCY (JANE) TINGLE 1836–1910
        1. 1. Mollie (B) Wasson 1862–1892
        2. 2. James Wasson 1876–
        3. 3. Eli (G.) Wasson 1870–1925 m. Betty Anderson 1881–1951 m. Pheobe Rhodus 1875–1905
        4. 4. Annie (L) Wasson 1868–
        5. 5. Isabel (J) Wasson 1864–1913 m. Alexander (O) Dunn 1859–1935
        6. 6. B (Ebert) Wasson 1860–1925 m. Sarah (Agnes) Wasson 1865–1941
        7. 7. Theodore Wasson 1858–1912 m. Lula 1863–
        8. 8. Artie Williams 1871–1929 m. BENJAMIN (FRANKLIN) HATTON 1874–1964
        9. 9. Francis (LaFayette) Wasson 1882–1954 m. Ora (Lee) Antrobus 1882– m. Pauline (Pollie) King 1879–1915
    5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Wasson 1821–1895
    6. 6. Martha Wasson 1811–1883
    7. 7. Milos Wasson 1809–
    8. 8. Fleming Wasson 1807–1888
    9. 9. John (J) Wasson 1805–1885 m. Susannah Pringle 1818–

JOSEPH WASSON's Timeline

9 Records

1744
25 Dec 1744
Birth of JOSEPH WASSON in Wales
Wales
1780
1780
Age 36
JOSEPH WASSON resided here in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 46
JOSEPH WASSON resided here in Iredell, North Carolina, USA
Iredell, North Carolina, USA
1807
1807
Age 63
JOSEPH WASSON resided here in Males Over 21 Years, Dearborn County, IN
Males Over 21 Years, Dearborn County, IN
1813
Abt 1813
Age 69
JOSEPH WASSON resided here in Wayne, Indiana
Wayne, Indiana
1813
12 Mar 1813
Age 69
JOSEPH WASSON - Probate in Wayne, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Indiana, USA
1818
1818
Age 74
JOSEPH WASSON resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1820
1820
Age 76
JOSEPH WASSON resided here in Wayne, Indiana, United States
Wayne, Indiana, United States
1822
23 June 1822
Age 78
Death of JOSEPH WASSON in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, United States of America
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1744
    Event Place: Wales
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Tax List - 1779 [NC State Archives]; Call Number: C.R. 085.701.5; Page Number: 75; Family Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Iredell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Iredell, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 402; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Males Over 21 Years, Dearborn County, IN
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1813
    Event Place: Wayne, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, Will Records; Author: Indiana. Circuit Court (Wayne County); Probate Place: Wayne, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Wayne, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Wayne, Indiana; Page: 168; NARA Roll: M33_15; Image: 101

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Iredell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: Maryland Revolutionary War Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1822
    Event Place: Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1813
    Event Place: Wayne, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, Will Records; Author: Indiana. Circuit Court (Wayne County); Probate Place: Wayne, Indiana
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