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Joshua Staples 1783–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 JUN 1783

Birth Location: Deer Isle, Maine (Hancock)

Death Date: 30 AUG 1861

Death Location: Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)

Father: Moses Staples

Mother: Judith Eaton

Spouse(s): Polly Closson

Children(s): Charlotte Staples, Ebenezer Staples, Levi Staples, Ephraim Staples

In 1783, Joshua Staples entered the world in Deer Isle, Maine (Hancock), born to Moses Staples And Judith Eaton. In 1850, Joshua Staples was employed in Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock). In 1850, Joshua Staples resided in Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock). Joshua Staples married Polly Closson, and had children including Charlotte Staples, Ebenezer Mirick Staples, Ephraim Staples, Levi Closson Staples. Joshua Staples passed away in 1861 in Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock).

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Biography

  • In 1783, Joshua Staples entered the world in Deer Isle, Maine (Hancock), born to Moses Staples And Judith Eaton.
  • In 1850, Joshua Staples was employed in Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock).
  • In 1850, Joshua Staples resided in Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock).
  • Joshua Staples married Polly Closson, and had children including Charlotte Staples, Ebenezer Mirick Staples, Ephraim Staples, Levi Closson Staples.
  • Joshua Staples passed away in 1861 in Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock).

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joshua Staples's Ancestors

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Joshua Staples
1783–1861
Birth Place: Deer Isle, Maine (Hancock)
Parents
Moses Staples
1753–1846
Deer Isle, Maine (Hancock)
Judith Eaton
1756–1843
Castine, Maine (Hancock)
Grandparents
Samuel Staples
1707–1752
Kittery, Maine (York)
Mercy Cane
1711–
Deer Isle, Maine (Hancock)
Great-Grandparents
John Staples
1677–1744
Mary Dixon
1679–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Staples
1640–1719
Elizabeth Beadle
1641–1723
Peter Dixon
1655–1718
Mary Remick
1658–1708

Joshua Staples's Descendants

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Joshua Staples (19 JUN 1783–30 AUG 1861) m. Polly Closson (17 SEP 1787–)
  1. 1. Charlotte Staples 1806– m. Jonathan Bridges 1802–
    1. 1. Clarissa (N.) Bridges 1837– m. John (Wesley) Friend 1841–
      1. 1. Lucy (Etta) Friend 1868–1894 m. William (Henry) Homan 1858–
        1. 1. Lyman (F.) Homan 1892–1969 m. Margaret (Ellen) Carton 1892–1967
        2. 2. Louise (B.) Homan 1891–
        3. 3. Phyllis (E.) Homan 1894–
        4. 4. Edna (P.) Homan 1887–
        5. 5. Joseph (H.) Homan 1889–
      2. 2. Blanche (A.) Friend 1866–
    2. 2. Lucy Bridges 1835–
    3. 3. Wesley (J.) Bridges 1840–
    4. 4. Levi Bridges 1842–
    5. 5. Jonathan Bridges 1845–
    6. 6. Lydia (C.) Bridges 1847–
  2. 2. Ebenezer (Mirick) Staples 1832– m. Elizabeth Small 1829–
    1. 1. Winfield (W.) Staples 1858–
    2. 2. Alexander (J.) Staples 1861–
    3. 3. Amos (W.) Staples 1868–
    4. 4. Ellen (W.) Staples 1871–
    5. 5. Melvin (A.) Staples 1865–
    6. 6. Ellwilda Staples 1854–
    7. 7. Viola (N.) Staples 1856–
  3. 3. Levi (Closson) Staples 1828– m. Hannahetta (E.) Staples 1829–
    1. 1. George (W.) Staples 1864–1936
    2. 2. Reuben (F.) Staples 1856–
    3. 3. Bertha (A.) Staples 1859–
    4. 4. Alice (M.) Staples 1863–
  4. 4. Ephraim Staples 1823–

Joshua Staples's Timeline

4 Records

1783
19 JUN 1783
Birth of Joshua Staples in Deer Isle, Maine (Hancock)
Deer Isle, Maine (Hancock)
1850
1850
Age 67
Joshua Staples was employed in Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)
Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)
1850
1850
Age 67
Joshua Staples resided here in Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)
Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)
1861
30 AUG 1861
Age 78
Death of Joshua Staples in Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)
Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 JUN 1783
    Event Place: Deer Isle, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source:
    [1] Pedigree Resource File - LDS, Suzan Drescher
    [2] 1850 Census, Pg. 22 of 30 -------------- 15 August 1850

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: 1850 Census, Pg. 22 of 30 -------------- 15 August 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: 1850 Census, Pg. 22 of 30 -------------- 15 August 1850

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 AUG 1861
    Event Place: Sedgwick, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: Pedigree Resource File - LDS, Suzan Drescher

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