Joseph Wilkinson

Brief Life History of Joseph

When Joseph Wilkinson was born on 9 September 1732, in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Joseph Wilkinson, was 27 and his mother, Hannah Warren, was 24. He married Ruth Thorp on 1 November 1756, in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 22 February 1815, in Bakersfield, Franklin, Vermont, United States, at the age of 82.

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Family Time Line

Joseph Wilkinson
1732–1815
Ruth Thorp
1736–
Marriage: 1 November 1756
Mary Wilkinson
1756–
Olive Wilkinson
1757–
Hannah Wilkinson
1760–1850
Ebenezer Wilkinson
1762–1831
Ichabod Wilkinson
1764–1826
Jacabod Wilkinson
1764–

Sources (16)

  • Joseph Wilkinson, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  • Joseph Wilkinson, "Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910"
  • Joseph Wilkinson, "Find a Grave Index"

World Events (4)

1776

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

1791 · Vermont Becomes 14th State

On March 4, 1791, Vermont became the 14th state.

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

Name Meaning

English: patronymic (‘son of Wilkin’) from Wilkin . Compare Wilkerson .

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

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