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Joseph Wilcox 1798–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1798

Birth Location: Hamilton, Madison Co., New York

Death Date: 10 May 1869

Death Location: Fulton, Oswego County, New York, United States of America

Father: Frederick Wilcox

Mother: Eunice Smith

Spouse(s): Melissa Abbott

Children(s): Lavinia Wilcox

The story of Joseph Wilcox began in 1798 in Hamilton, Madison Co., New York. In 1830, Joseph Wilcox resided in Volney, Oswego, New York, USA. In 1840, Joseph Wilcox resided in Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA. Joseph Wilcox married Melissa Abbott, and had children including Lavinia Wilcox. Joseph Wilcox passed away in 1869 in Fulton, Oswego County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Wilcox began in 1798 in Hamilton, Madison Co., New York.
  • In 1830, Joseph Wilcox resided in Volney, Oswego, New York, USA.
  • In 1840, Joseph Wilcox resided in Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA.
  • Joseph Wilcox married Melissa Abbott, and had children including Lavinia Wilcox.
  • Joseph Wilcox passed away in 1869 in Fulton, Oswego County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frederick Wilcox
1771–1860
Birth Location: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
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Eunice Smith
1773–1855
Birth Location: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Melissa Abbott
1802–1853
Birth Location: Madison, Madison, New York, United States
MA

Children(s)

Lavinia Wilcox
1817–1840
Birth Location: Hamilton, Madison, New York, USA
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Joseph Wilcox's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Wilcox
1798–1869
Birth Place: Hamilton, Madison Co., New York
Parents
Frederick Wilcox
1771–1860
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Eunice Smith
1773–1855
East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Aaron Wilcoxson
1745–1829
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Irena Barnard
1745–1811
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Joseph (Smith) II
1741–1805
East Windsor, Harford, Connecticut, United States
Eunice Drake
1740–1805
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Azariah Wilcox
1706–1776
Mary Saxton
1709–1776
Deacon Barnard
1719–1789
Lucretia Pinney\Pinne
1722–1805
Deacon I
1711–1790
Elizabeth Cone
1712–1790
PHINEAS revolution
1706–1776
Deborah Moore
1705–1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Wilcoxson
1671–1733
Elizabeth Wilson
1674–1746
Richard Saxton
1680–1714
Hannah Buell
1684–1725
Joseph Jr
1681–1736
Abigail Griswold
1685–1747
NATHANIEL PINNEY
1695–1735
ELIZABETH CARRIER
1695–1735
Benjamin SMITH
1664–1763
Hannah Benton
1679–1771
Capt Cone
1679–1743
Elizabeth wife
1690–1743
Simon Drake
1659–1711
Hannah twins)
1662–1721
Joseph Moore
1679–1713
Sarah Browne
1681–1774

Joseph Wilcox's Descendants

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Joseph Wilcox (28 Feb 1798–10 May 1869) m. Melissa Abbott (7 Sep 1802–7 Dec 1853)
  1. 1. Lavinia Wilcox 1817–1840 m. Araspus Paddock 1813–
    1. 1. Mary (Ann Paddock) 🧩 1838–1920 m. Silas (Springsteen) 🧩 1830–1910
      1. 1. Ida (May Springsteen) 🧩 1859–1957 m. Hiram (Manville Jackson) 🧩 1860–1945
        1. 1. Clifton (Douglas Jackson) 🧩 1889–1980 m. Mabelle (Gertrude) Janson 1886–1910

Joseph Wilcox's Timeline

8 Records

1798
28 Feb 1798
Birth of Joseph Wilcox in Hamilton, Madison Co., New York
Hamilton, Madison Co., New York
1830
1830
Age 32
Joseph Wilcox resided here in Volney, Oswego, New York, USA
Volney, Oswego, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 42
Joseph Wilcox resided here in Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 52
Joseph Wilcox resided here in Parish, Oswego, New York, USA
Parish, Oswego, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 57
Joseph Wilcox resided here in Palermo, New York, USA
Palermo, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 62
Joseph Wilcox resided here in Palermo, Oswego County, NY
Palermo, Oswego County, NY
1865
1865
Age 67
Joseph Wilcox resided here in Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
1869
10 May 1869
Age 71
Death of Joseph Wilcox in Palermo, Oswego Co., NY
Palermo, Oswego Co., NY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1798
    Event Place: Hamilton, Madison Co., New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [2] New York, State Census, 1865
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Palermo, Oswego, New York; Roll: M653_837; Page: 833; Family History Library Film
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Parish, Oswego, New York; Roll: 577; Page: 28a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Volney, Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Volney, Oswego, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 115; Page: 202; Family History Library Film: 0017175

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Palermo, Oswego, New York; Roll: 325; Page: 61; Family History Library Film: 0017202

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Parish, Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Parish, Oswego, New York; Roll: 577; Page: 28a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Palermo, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Palermo, Oswego County, NY
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Palermo, Oswego, New York; Roll: M653_837; Page: 833; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: History of Oswego County, New York : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Palermo
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1869
    Event Place: Palermo, Oswego Co., NY
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fulton, Oswego County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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