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Joseph Woodson 1664–1734 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1664

Birth Location: Cules, Henrico, Virginia Colony

Death Date: 15 Oct 1734

Death Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia Colony

Father: Robert Woodson

Mother: Elizabeth Ferris

Spouse(s): Mary Woodson

Children(s): Martha Woodson

The story of Joseph Woodson began in 1664 in Cules, Henrico, Virginia Colony. In 1755, Joseph Woodson resided in Goochland. Joseph Woodson married Mary Jane Woodson, and had children including Jane Woodson, John Woodson, Joseph Woodson, Judith Woodson, Martha Briggs Woodson, Tucker Woodson. Joseph Woodson passed away in 1734 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia Colony.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Woodson began in 1664 in Cules, Henrico, Virginia Colony.
  • In 1755, Joseph Woodson resided in Goochland.
  • Joseph Woodson married Mary Jane Woodson, and had children including Jane Woodson, John Woodson, Joseph Woodson, Judith Woodson, Martha Briggs Woodson, Tucker Woodson.
  • Joseph Woodson passed away in 1734 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia Colony.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Woodson's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Woodson
1664–1734
Birth Place: Cules, Henrico, Virginia Colony
Parents
Robert "Potato Hole" Woodson
1634–1707
Fleur De Hundred, Prince George, Virginia Colony
Elizabeth Ferris
1635–1689
Curles Neck Plantation, Henrico County, Virginia Colony
Grandparents
John (Woodson) Dr
1586–1644
Devon, England
Sarah* Winston
1595–1659
England
Richard (James Ferris (Ferrar) Fariss)
1596–1637
Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Sarah (Hambleton (Ferris) Ferrar)
1616–1690
James City, Henrico County, Virginia, American Colony
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Gloucester
1562–1628
Lady Hammon
1565–1586
(Sir Winston
1570–1628
Mary Dabney
1568–1650
Nicholas Sir
1544–1620
Mary ✔️
1551–1634
Sir Arran
1589–1625
Lady Abercorn
1583–1632
2nd-Great-Grandparents
THOMAS SIR
1520–1580
Lady Westbourne
1538–1630
Sir Dabney
1550–1596
Sarah Jennings
1550–1598

Joseph Woodson's Descendants

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Joseph Woodson (15 Oct 1664–15 Oct 1734) m. Mary (Jane) Woodson (1686–15 Oct 1734)
  1. 1. Martha (Briggs) Woodson 1690–1774

Joseph Woodson's Timeline

4 Records

1664
15 Oct 1664
Birth of Joseph Woodson in Cules, Henrico, Virginia Colony
Cules, Henrico, Virginia Colony
1734
15 Oct 1734
Age 70
Death of Joseph Woodson in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia Colony
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia Colony
1755
12 Apr 1755
Age 91
Joseph Woodson resided here in Goochland
Goochland
1810
1810
Age 146
Joseph Woodson resided here in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1664
    Event Place: Cules, Henrico, Virginia Colony
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1020.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DPS

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Feb
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; The Record Book, 1699-1757; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: 1116/203

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1755
    Event Place: Goochland
    Record Source: U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia; Roll: 68; Page: 438; Image: 00843; Family History Library Film: 0181428

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1734
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia Colony

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