Josiah Beardsley

Male8 May 1713–before 1805

Brief Life History of Josiah

Josiah Beardsley was born on 8 May 1713, in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. He had at least 17 sons and 3 daughters. He died before 1805.

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Josiah Beardsley
1713–before 1805
Samuel Beardsley
1719–1790
Serajah Beardsley
1729–1833
James Beardsley
1734–1832
Jesse Beardsley
1737–1739
Jesse Beardsley
1738–1838
Obidiah Beardsley
1739–1839
Obadiah Beardsley
1742–
Ruth Beardsley
1744–
Samuel Beardsley
1748–
Phineas Beardsley
1752–1860
Nehemiah Beardsley
1756–1856
Sel Beardsley
1757–1857
John Beardsley
1758–1853
William Beardsley
1730–1830
Serajah Beardsley
1736–1845
John Beardsley
1739–1842
Josiah Beardsley
1742–
Jesse Beardsley
1744–1842
Obadiah Beardsley
1746–1842
Nehemiah Beardsley
1748–1842

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    Children (20)

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    World Events (4)

    1776

    Age 63

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

    1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

    Age 68

    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.

    1783 · A Free America

    Age 70

    The Revolutionary War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris which gave the new nation boundries on which they could expand and trade with other countries without any problems.

    Name Meaning

    English (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire): variant of Bardsley .

    History: William Beardsley, mason, came to New England in 1635 from London aboard the Planter.

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

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