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Josiah Means 1785–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Franklin (now, Tennessee) USA

Death Date: 1865

Death Location: Madison County, Arkansas, USA

Father: William Means

Mother: Nancy Strichler

Spouse(s): Mary McMurtry

Children(s): Elizabeth Means, Isaac Means, Alice Means, Margaret Means, Rebecca Means, John Means, Thomas Means, James Means, Alexander Means, Millie Means, Adam Mann, Mary Means, Sarah Means

Josiah Means was born in 1785 in Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Franklin (now, Tennessee) USA, the child of William Bozart Means And Nancy Strichler. In 1800, Josiah Means resided in Arkansas, USA. In 1837, Josiah Means resided in No Township Listed, Washington County, AR. Josiah Means married Mary Ann Mcmurtry, and had children including Adam Mann, Alexander Means, Alice Means, Elizabeth Means, Isaac Means, James Means, John Means, Margaret Means, Mary Ann Means, Millie Means, Rebecca Means, Sarah Catherine Means, Thomas Means. Josiah Means passed away in 1865 in Madison County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • Josiah Means was born in 1785 in Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Franklin (now, Tennessee) USA, the child of William Bozart Means And Nancy Strichler.
  • In 1800, Josiah Means resided in Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1837, Josiah Means resided in No Township Listed, Washington County, AR.
  • Josiah Means married Mary Ann Mcmurtry, and had children including Adam Mann, Alexander Means, Alice Means, Elizabeth Means, Isaac Means, James Means, John Means, Margaret Means, Mary Ann Means, Millie Means, Rebecca Means, Sarah Catherine Means, Thomas Means.
  • Josiah Means passed away in 1865 in Madison County, Arkansas, USA.

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Josiah Means's Ancestors

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Josiah Means
1785–1865
Birth Place: Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Franklin (now, Tennessee) USA
Parents
William Bozart Means
1750–
Scotland
Nancy Strichler
1755–1835
British Colony of Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Means's Descendants

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Josiah Means (1785–1865) m. Mary (Ann) McMurtry (19 Apr 1799–1865)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Means 1821–1902 m. John (Calvin) Calico 1817–1894
    1. 1. Thomas (Coleman) Calico 1849–1932 m. Mary (Ann) Lane 1853–1905
      1. 1. ROBERT (ANDREW .......) Calico 1887–1965
      2. 2. Ernest (Montgomery) Calico 1890–1955
      3. 3. Thomas (Washington .......) Calico 1885–1918
      4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth "Bessie" .......) Calico 1879–1973
      5. 5. John (Calvin .......) Calico 1875–1961
      6. 6. William (Riley .......) Calico 1877–1953
      7. 7. Nora (S) Calico 1881–1963
      8. 8. Sarah (L) Calico 1881–1970
      9. 9. Dora Calico 1881–1903
      10. 10. Violet Calico 1884–1970 m. John Easter 1883–1949 m. William (H) Roland 1868–1922
        1. 1. Marguirt Rayland 1919–
        2. 2. Roy Roland 1906–1915
        3. 3. Ray (R) Easter 1912–1972
        4. 4. Margret Easter 1919–
        5. 5. Jay Easter 1915–1971
        6. 6. May Easter 1909–1956 m. Hollie Easter 1893–1961 m. Milton Easter 1900– m. William (Jefferson) Easter 1904–1981
    2. 2. George (Washington) Calico 1863–1905
    3. 3. Isaac Calico 1853–1910
    4. 4. Henry (Montgomery) Calico 1856–1934
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Calico 1851–1926
    6. 6. Ulman (C.) Calico 1859–1897
    7. 7. Josiah Calico 1842–1900
    8. 8. William (Littleton Babe) Calico 1860–1938
    9. 9. Violet (Louisa) Calico 1845–1887
    10. 10. James (Monroe) Calico 1841–1930
    11. 11. John (Calvin) Calico 1847–1927
    12. 12. Joseph Calico 1843–1900
  2. 2. Isaac Means 1836–1922
  3. 3. Alice Means 1834–1883
  4. 4. Margaret Means 1829–1900
  5. 5. Rebecca Means 1828–
  6. 6. John Means 1826–1865
  7. 7. Thomas Means 1823–1884
  8. 8. James Means 1817–1855
  9. 9. Alexander Means 1815–1845
  10. 10. Millie Means 1834–
  11. 11. Adam Mann 1838–1839
  12. 12. Mary (Ann) Means 1839–1913
  13. 13. Sarah (Catherine) Means 1831–1899

Josiah Means's Timeline

5 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Josiah Means in Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Franklin (now, Tennessee) USA
Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Franklin (now, Tennessee) USA
1800
1800-1889
Age 15
Josiah Means resided here in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA
1837
1837
Age 52
Josiah Means resided here in No Township Listed, Washington County, AR
No Township Listed, Washington County, AR
1860
1860
Age 75
Josiah Means resided here in Brush Creek, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Brush Creek, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1865
1865
Age 80
Death of Josiah Means in Madison County, Arkansas, USA
Madison County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Franklin (now, Tennessee) USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Brush Creek, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M653_52; Page: 728; Family History Library Film: 803052
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 433.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: HAM
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800-1889
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Northwestern Counties History, 1889

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Washington County, AR
    Record Source: Arkansas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Brush Creek, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Brush Creek, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M653_52; Page: 728; Family History Library Film: 803052

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Madison County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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