Joseph Means

Brief Life History of Joseph

When Joseph Means was born in September 1758, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, James Means, was 34 and his mother, Rachel V. Kelso, was 31. He married Rachel Means after 1783, in Fairforest Creek Settlement, Union, South Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He died in June 1815, in Union, South Carolina, United States, at the age of 56.

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Family Time Line

Joseph Means
1758–1815
Rachel Means
1765–
Marriage: after 1783
Hugh Means
1785–1840

Sources (2)

  • Joseph Means in the 1800 United States Federal Census
  • Joseph Means in the South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980

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World Events (6)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1776

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The liberty bell was first rung here to Celebrate this important document.

1789

George Washington elected first president of United States.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Meen, with post-medieval excrescent -s. See Mean .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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