Joshua Lanphear

Brief Life History of Joshua

When Joshua Lanphear was born on 23 November 1712, in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, his father, Theodosis Lamphere Sr., was 27 and his mother, Rachel Covey, was 25. He married Zerviah Ellis on 17 October 1734, in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. He died about 1784, in Dutchess, New York, United States, at the age of 73.

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Family Time Line

Joshua Lanphear
1712–1784
Zerviah Ellis
1716–1784
Marriage: 17 October 1734
Joshua Lanphere Jr
1736–1798
George Lanphere
1740–1772
David Lanphere
1741–1825
Susey Lanphere
1742–1791
Elijah Lanphere
1744–1828
Latham Lamphier
1752–1799
Avis Lanphere
1761–1853

Sources (11)

  • Joshua Lamphire, "United States Census, 1790"
  • Birth of Joshua Lanphier; Genealogical Research Files
  • Joshua Lanphere, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (2)

1776

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

1776

New York is the 11th state.

Name Meaning

Welsh and English: variant of Lanfear .

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

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