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Josiah Smith 1723–1782 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1723

Birth Location: Weston, Massachusetts

Death Date: 27 Jul 1782

Death Location: Weston, Massachusetts

Father:

Mother: Mary Hobbs

Spouse(s): Hepzibah Stearns

Children(s): Rebecca Smith, Joel Smith

The story of Josiah Smith began in 1723 in Weston, Massachusetts. In 1781, Josiah Smith resided in Middlesex, Bostay. Josiah Smith married Hepzibah Stearns, and had children including Anna Smith, Joel Smith, Lucy Smith, Rebecca Smith. Josiah Smith passed away in 1782 in Weston, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah Smith began in 1723 in Weston, Massachusetts.
  • In 1781, Josiah Smith resided in Middlesex, Bostay.
  • Josiah Smith married Hepzibah Stearns, and had children including Anna Smith, Joel Smith, Lucy Smith, Rebecca Smith.
  • Josiah Smith passed away in 1782 in Weston, Massachusetts.

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Spouses(s)

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Josiah Smith's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Smith
1723–1782
Birth Place: Weston, Massachusetts
Parents
Mary Hobbs
1693–1760
Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Smith's Descendants

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Josiah Smith (25 Feb 1723–27 Jul 1782) m. Hepzibah Stearns (7 Mar 1725–4 Mar 1796)
  1. 1. Rebecca Smith 1750–1823 m. Joseph (Joel Baker) Sr 1747–1786
    1. 1. Joseph (Campbell Baker) Jr 1767–1870 m. Elizabeth Alford 1773–1870
      1. 1. Nancy (Ann) Baker 1784–1827 m. Micajah (Baker) Stinson 1779–1848
        1. 1. Elias (D.) Stinson 1820–1865
        2. 2. John (Layfayette) Stinson 1810–1872
        3. 3. Jason Stinson 1812–1841
        4. 4. Jordan (Baker) Stinson 1807–1864
        5. 5. Delphia (Dicy) Stinson 1799–1846
        6. 6. Joseph (Terrell) Stinson 1823–1864
        7. 7. Micajah (Baker) Stinson 1816–1877
        8. 8. Simon (Lewis) Stinson 1804–1876
      2. 2. Elizabeth Alford 1802–1885
      3. 3. Joseph (McClure) Baker 1815–1876
  2. 2. Joel Smith 1749–1817

Josiah Smith's Timeline

4 Records

1723
25 Feb 1723
Birth of Josiah Smith in Weston, Massachusetts
Weston, Massachusetts
1781
Abt 1781
Age 58
Josiah Smith resided here in Middlesex, Bostay
Middlesex, Bostay
1782
27 Jul 1782
Age 59
Death of Josiah Smith in Weston, Massachusetts
Weston, Massachusetts
1782
1782
Age 59
Josiah Smith - Probate in Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1723
    Event Place: Weston, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 290
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1781
    Event Place: Middlesex, Bostay
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1648--1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Middlesex County); Probate Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, British America
    Record Source: Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1782
    Event Place: Weston, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 290
    [2] Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
    [3] Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1648--1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Middlesex County); Probate Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1648--1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Middlesex County); Probate Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts

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