John Hosford

Brief Life History of John

When John Hosford was born on 27 November 1770, in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States, his father, John Hosford, was 30 and his mother, Naomi Loomis, was 32. He married Mary Mansfield in October 1794, in Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 6 daughters. He died on 27 June 1852, in Westfield Township, Medina, Ohio, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Westfield Township, Medina, Ohio, United States.

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Family Time Line

John Hosford
1770–1852
Mary Mansfield
1771–1825
Marriage: October 1794
Philomela Hosford
1795–1883
Neri Hosford
1797–1883
Mary Hosford
1798–1884
Betsey Hosford
1800–1881
Lavinna A. Hosford
1802–1851
Harriet Hosford
1805–1890
William Hosford
1808–1879
Naomi Hosford
1810–

Sources (19)

  • John Hosford, "Find A Grave Index"
  • John, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
  • John, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

World Events (8)

1776

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

1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.

1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment

The Eleventh Amendment restricts the ability of any people to start a lawsuit against the states in federal court.

Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Horsford . The surname has been established in Ireland (Cork) since the 17th century.

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

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