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Joshua Underwood 1744–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1744

Birth Location: Holliston, Massachusetts

Death Date: Mar 1821

Death Location: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Joseph Underwood

Mother: Jemima Lealand

Spouse(s): Lydia Eames

Children(s): Silence Underwood, Anna Underwood, Betsey Underwood, Chloe Underwood, Clarrisa Underwood, Daniel Underwood, Jemima Underwood, Joseph Underwood, Joshua Underwood, Lydia Underwood, Noe Underwood, Shem Underwood

In 1744, Joshua Underwood entered the world in Holliston, Massachusetts, born to Joseph Underwood And Jemima Lealand. In 1790, Joshua Underwood resided in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. In 1800, Joshua Underwood resided in Hollistown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Joshua Underwood married Lydia Eames, and had children including Anna Underwood, Betsey Underwood, Chloe Underwood, Clarrisa Underwood, Daniel Underwood, Jemima Underwood, Joseph Underwood, Joshua Underwood, Lydia Underwood, Noe Underwood, Shem Underwood, Silence Underwood. Joshua Underwood passed away in 1821 in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1744, Joshua Underwood entered the world in Holliston, Massachusetts, born to Joseph Underwood And Jemima Lealand.
  • In 1790, Joshua Underwood resided in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1800, Joshua Underwood resided in Hollistown, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
  • Joshua Underwood married Lydia Eames, and had children including Anna Underwood, Betsey Underwood, Chloe Underwood, Clarrisa Underwood, Daniel Underwood, Jemima Underwood, Joseph Underwood, Joshua Underwood, Lydia Underwood, Noe Underwood, Shem Underwood, Silence Underwood.
  • Joshua Underwood passed away in 1821 in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joshua Underwood's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Underwood
1744–1821
Birth Place: Holliston, Massachusetts
Parents
Joseph Underwood
1716–1759
Sherborn, Massachusetts
Jemima Lealand
1722–1768
Sherborn, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Timothy Lealand
1684–1748
Sherborn, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Learned
1694–1775
Sherborn, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Lealand
1657–1742
Deborah Fairbanck
1654–1691
Benoni Larned
1657–1738
Sarah Wright
1664–1736
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Layland
1625–1680
Margaret Badcock
1630–1705
Jonathan Fairbanck
1626–1711
Deborah Shepard
–1705
Edward Wright
–1703
Hannah Epson
–1708

Joshua Underwood's Descendants

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Joshua Underwood (21 Nov 1744–Mar 1821) m. Lydia Eames (23 Nov 1746–5 Jun 1815)
  1. 1. Silence Underwood 1766–1844 m. Aaron (Pond) Jr 1763–1815
    1. 1. Anna Pond 1789–1871 m. Jesse Despeaux 1784–1838
      1. 1. Betsey Despeaux 1814–1899 m. Alfred Angell 1806–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Angell 1840–1913 m. Adin (Ballou) Ball 1836–1930
        2. 2. Almira Angell 1837–1847
        3. 3. Charles (Remington) Angell 1842–
        4. 4. Silence Angell 1844–
        5. 5. Maria Angell 1848– m. Moses (Franklin) Gill 1849–
        6. 6. Alford (Alonzo) Angell 1851–1851
      2. 2. Joseph Despeaux 1808–1884
      3. 3. Silence Despeaux 1810–
      4. 4. Van (Rancelleer) Despeaux 1812–
      5. 5. Edward Despeaux 1817–1888
      6. 6. Sally Despeaux 1826–
      7. 7. Samuel Despeaux 1828–
      8. 8. Anna Despeaux 1819–1895
      9. 9. Jesse (Despeaux) Jr 1821–
      10. 10. Infant Despeaux 1831–1831
      11. 11. Infant Despeaux 1824–1824
      12. 12. Lyman Pond 1805–1807
    2. 2. Betsa (Jones) Pond 1798–
    3. 3. Clarasa (Underwood) Pond 1803–
    4. 4. Lydia (Underwood) Pond 1801–
    5. 5. Lymon Pond 1791–
    6. 6. Philip Pond 1795–
    7. 7. Presson Pond 1793–
    8. 8. Silva Pond 1787–
  2. 2. Anna Underwood 1774–
  3. 3. Betsey Underwood 1784–
  4. 4. Chloe Underwood 1791–1874 m. William Drake 1787–1843
  5. 5. Clarrisa Underwood 1786–
  6. 6. Daniel Underwood 1770–
  7. 7. Jemima Underwood 1772–
  8. 8. Joseph Underwood 1780–
  9. 9. Joshua Underwood 1777–
  10. 10. Lydia Underwood 1768–
  11. 11. Noe Underwood 1782–
  12. 12. Shem Underwood 1789–

Joshua Underwood's Timeline

7 Records

1744
21 Nov 1744
Birth of Joshua Underwood in Holliston, Massachusetts
Holliston, Massachusetts
1790
1790
Age 46
Joshua Underwood resided here in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1800
1800
Age 56
Joshua Underwood resided here in Hollistown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Hollistown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1810
1810
Age 66
Joshua Underwood resided here in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1820
1820
Age 76
Joshua Underwood resided here in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1821
15 Mar 1821
Age 77
Death of Joshua Underwood in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1821
Mar 1821
Age 77
Burial of Joshua Underwood in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1744
    Event Place: Holliston, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 273
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 276
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] Massachusetts Town Birth Records
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 275; Image: 311; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hollistown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hollistown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 17; Page: 875; Image: 248; Family History Library Film: 205615

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 20; Page: 189; Image: 00269; Family History Library Film: 0205628

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 408; NARA Roll: M33_51; Image: 269

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1821
    Event Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 273
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 276
    [3] Massachusetts, Town Death Records
    [4] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Mar 1821
    Event Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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