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Josias Tanner 1734–1810 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jun 1734

Birth Location: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 14 Mar 1810

Death Location: South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Francis Tanner

Mother: Mary Tanner

Spouse(s): Anne Blackman, Phoebe Brownell, Elizabeth Crandall

Children(s): Lucy Tanner, Susannah Tanner, Phebe Tanner, Mary Tanner, Joseph Tanner, Amy Tanner, Thomas Tanner, Francis Tanner, Dorcas Tanner, Jerisa Tanner, Hannah Tanner, Elizabeth Tanner, Josias Tanner, Elizabeth Tanner, Ann Tanner

In 1734, Josias Tanner entered the world in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, born to Francis Tanner And Mary Tosh Tanner. In 1774, Josias Tanner resided in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, British America. In 1777, Josias Tanner resided in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. Josias Tanner married Anne Blackman, Elizabeth Crandall, Phoebe Brownell, and had children including Amy Tanner, Ann Tanner, Dorcas Tanner, Elizabeth Tanner, Francis W Tanner, Hannah Tanner, Jerisa Tanner, Joseph Blackman Tanner, Josias Tanner, Lucy Tanner, Mary Tanner, Phebe Tanner, Susannah Tanner, Thomas Brownell Tanner. Josias Tanner passed away in 1810 in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1734, Josias Tanner entered the world in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, born to Francis Tanner And Mary Tosh Tanner.
  • In 1774, Josias Tanner resided in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, British America.
  • In 1777, Josias Tanner resided in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Josias Tanner married Anne Blackman, Elizabeth Crandall, Phoebe Brownell, and had children including Amy Tanner, Ann Tanner, Dorcas Tanner, Elizabeth Tanner, Francis W Tanner, Hannah Tanner, Jerisa Tanner, Joseph Blackman Tanner, Josias Tanner, Lucy Tanner, Mary Tanner, Phebe Tanner, Susannah Tanner, Thomas Brownell Tanner.
  • Josias Tanner passed away in 1810 in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Tanner
1708–1777
Birth Location: South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Mary Tanner
1708–1745
Birth Location: , , Rhode Island, USA
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Spouses(s)

Anne Blackman
1736–1768
Birth Location: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Phoebe Brownell
1749–1812
Birth Location: Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Elizabeth Crandall
1734–1754
Birth Location: Exeter, Kings, Rhode Island, USA
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Children(s)

Lucy Tanner
1792–1844
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Susannah Tanner
1783–1858
Birth Location: South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Phebe Tanner
1775–1855
Birth Location: South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Mary Tanner
1772–1853
Birth Location: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
MT
Joseph Tanner
1794–1881
Birth Location: South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Amy Tanner
1788–1880
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Thomas Tanner
1780–1854
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Francis Tanner
1785–1818
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Dorcas Tanner
1778–
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
DT
Jerisa Tanner
1763–1829
Birth Location: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Hannah Tanner
1758–1796
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
HT
Elizabeth Tanner
1755–1844
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Josias Tanner
1763–1829
Birth Location: Kingstown, Washington, RI
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Elizabeth Tanner
1752–1844
Birth Location: Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Ann Tanner
1770–1837
Birth Location: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Josias Tanner's Ancestors

Self
Josias Tanner
1734–1810
Birth Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Francis Tanner
1708–1777
South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Mary (Tosh) Tanner
1708–1745
, , Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
William Tanner
1660–1772
North Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
William (Francis) Tanner
1657–1740
Surrey County, England
Tosh
1684–1739
Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Rebecca Card
1694–1739
New Shoreham, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Tanner
1634–1719
Mrs Tanner
1638–1723
John Tanner
1631–1688
Elizabeth Smith
1638–1688
Daniel Tosh
1663–1706
Margery Acres
1665–1725
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Tanner
1608–1633
Tanner
1612–
William Tanner
1610–1688
Ann Butler
1608–1672

Josias Tanner's Descendants

1.
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Josias Tanner (10 Jun 1734–14 Mar 1810) m. Anne Blackman (19 May 1736–17 May 1768) m. Phoebe Brownell (20 May 1749–25 Jul 1812) m. Elizabeth Crandall (8 Jan 1734–1754)
  1. 1. Lucy Tanner 1792–1844
  2. 2. Susannah Tanner 1783–1858
  3. 3. Phebe Tanner 1775–1855
  4. 4. Mary Tanner 1772–1853
  5. 5. Joseph (Blackman) Tanner 1794–1881
  6. 6. Amy Tanner 1788–1880
  7. 7. Thomas (Brownell) Tanner 1780–1854
  8. 8. Francis (W) Tanner 1785–1818
  9. 9. Dorcas Tanner 1778–
  10. 10. Jerisa Tanner 1763–1829 m. Hannah (Cheney) Tanner 1771–1836
    1. 1. Hannah (Cheney Tanner) Barrett 1809–1879
    2. 2. William (C) Tanner 1793–1869
    3. 3. Josias (Tanner) III 1795–1875
    4. 4. Ann Tanner 1797–1800
    5. 5. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Tanner 1800–1826
    6. 6. Mary (Ann) Tanner 1807–1870
    7. 7. Anna Tanner 1802–1884
    8. 8. Clarissa Tanner 1804–
    9. 9. Abigail Tanner 1800–1826
  11. 11. Hannah Tanner 1758–1796
  12. 12. Elizabeth Tanner 1755–1844
  13. 13. Josias Tanner 1763–1829
  14. 14. Elizabeth Tanner 1752–1844
  15. 15. Ann Tanner 1770–1837 m. Isaac (Brown Tannar) Tanner 1770–1847
    1. 1. Josiah Tanner 1792–1834
    2. 2. Elisha (Brown) Tanner 1795–1828
    3. 3. Henry (Hubbard) Tanner 1799–1866
    4. 4. Susan (Maria) Tanner 1804–1861
    5. 5. Julia (Ann) Tanner 1812–1855
    6. 6. Elizabeth (J) Tanner 1808–1870
    7. 7. Ann Tanner 1800–
    8. 8. Josiah (Isaiah) Tanner 1792– m. Polly Morgan 1794–
      1. 1. Isaac (W) Tanner 1814–
      2. 2. Polly (Celinda) Tanner 1823–
      3. 3. William (C) Tanner 1834–1900
      4. 4. Parmelia (Electa) Tanner 1820–1891
      5. 5. Mary (E) Tanner 1828–1832
      6. 6. Augusta Tanner 1817–
      7. 7. Charles (A) Tanner 1826–1908
      8. 8. Susan Tanner 1830–1832
    9. 9. John (Phillips) Tanner 1801–1882 m. Catherine Browning 1804–1870
      1. 1. Thomas (Browning) Tanner 1840–1863
      2. 2. Phebe (A.) Tanner 1837–1854
      3. 3. Mary (Catherine) Tanner 1846–1928
    10. 10. Nancy (Brown) Tanner 1797–1860 m. Thomas (Rathbone) Bly 1793–1860
      1. 1. Emily (Antoinette) Cole 1835–1897
      2. 2. Henry Bly 1827–1903
      3. 3. Thomas (Rouse) Bly 1829–1897
      4. 4. Marian (Mariah) Sanford 1833–1901
      5. 5. Isaac (Bourne) Bly 1822–1904
    11. 11. Giles (Browning) Tanner 1790–1836
    12. 12. Amos (Treat Tannar) Tanner 1816–1877 m. Elizabeth (J. Van) Patter 1824–1877
      1. 1. Sabra (Tanner) Harmon 1860–1905 m. John (P) Harmon 1857–1943
        1. 1. Magdaline Harmon 1885–
        2. 2. Pansy (E) Harmon 1900–1967 m. George (S) Robishaw 1891–1955
        3. 3. Grover Harmon 1887–1967
        4. 4. Hiram (Cole) Harman 1886–1967 m. Mary Harmon 1894–1957
        5. 5. Ethel (Grace) Harmon 1880–1928 m. Clarence (Emmet) Wright 1881–1963
        6. 6. Amos Harmon 1879–1880
      2. 2. James (Edward) Tannar 1857–1945 m. Mandie Tanner 1844– m. Amanda (Jane) Tannar 1844–1931
        1. 1. Ida (M) Smith 1882–1928 m. John (J) Smith 1877–1952
        2. 2. Walter Tanner 1880–
        3. 3. Ida (M) Tanner 1882–
        4. 4. Cora Tanner 1885–
        5. 5. Eddy Tanner 1888–
        6. 6. Mc (Clellan) Simmons 1863–
        7. 7. Julia (K.) Simmons 1867–
        8. 8. Laura (M.) Simmons 1868–
        9. 9. Arthur Simmons 1872–
        10. 10. Anna Simmons 1875–
        11. 11. Jane Simmons 1877–
        12. 12. Walter Tanner 1880–
        13. 13. Ida (M) Tanner 1882–
        14. 14. Cora Tanner 1885–
        15. 15. Edward Tanner 1888–
      3. 3. Leonard Tannar 1856–1906 m. Mary (E) Tanner 1863–1940
        1. 1. Arthur Tanner 1893–1964 m. Daisy (Spittler) Tanner 1895–1987
        2. 2. Viola (Jones) Tanner 1881–1940
        3. 3. Bessa (E) Tanner 1885–1958
        4. 4. Luther (Lee) Tanner 1888–1965
      4. 4. Alexander (Hamilton) Tanner 1854–1930 m. Mary (G) Harmon 1850–1902
        1. 1. Melissa (Anna Tanner) Moger 1894–1956
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Bettie Clarinda) Tanner 1851–1944 m. John (W) Cranmer 1850–1933
        1. 1. Adda Cranmer 1876–1968
        2. 2. Clarence (Meeker) Cranmer 1880–1882
        3. 3. Clara (Emma) Cranmer 1880–1900
        4. 4. Clarence (Sylvester) Cranmer 1889–1892
        5. 5. Minnie Humphrey 1878–
        6. 6. Minnie (Leone Cranmer) Humphrey 1878–1965
        7. 7. Lillie (May) Cranmer 1874–1968
        8. 8. Meaker (C) Cranmer 1879–1879
      6. 6. Sylvanus (W) Tanner 1849–1915 m. Mattie Tanner 1850– m. Nancy Ellsworth 1856–1931 m. Mary (E) Tanner 1845–1908
        1. 1. Maud (S) Mathews 1876–1932 m. Fred (Sargent) Mathews 1858–1942
        2. 2. Bertha (Gertrude) Tanner 1877–1967 m. Carr Peterson 1875–1941
        3. 3. Gertie Schultz 1887–1934 m. Fred (A) Schultz 1873–1948
        4. 4. Fred (C.) Tanner 1884–1916 m. Essie Musselman 1885–1961

Josias Tanner's Timeline

6 Records

1734
10 Jun 1734
Birth of Josias Tanner in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1774
1774
Age 40
Josias Tanner resided here in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, British America
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, British America
1777
1777
Age 43
Josias Tanner resided here in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1790
1790
Age 56
Josias Tanner resided here in South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1800
1800
Age 66
Josias Tanner resided here in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1810
14 Mar 1810
Age 76
Death of Josias Tanner in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1734
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Information extracted from various family tree data submitted to Ancestry and The Generations Network
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 313
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Descendants of John Tanner : Born August 15, 1778, at Hopkintown, Rhode Island : Died April 15, 185
    [4] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Rhode Island, British America
    Record Source: Rhode Island Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Series: M32; Roll: 46; Page: 706; Image: 250; Family History Library Film: 218681

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Biographical annals of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1810
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Information extracted from various family tree data submitted to Ancestry and The Generations Network
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 313
    [3] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index
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