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Joshua BURNHAM was born 9 April 1762 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Joshua BURNHAM was the child of Eleazer (Eleazar) BURNHAM and Mary NORMAN and the grandchild of: (paternal) Eleazer BURNHAM and Lydia WATERMAN (maternal) James NORMAN and Mary RUDDSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Joshua married Dorothy HOWE 3 February 1788 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA . Dorothy HOWE was born 18 June 1767 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA (Marlboro). Dorothy died 1 August 1795 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA. Dorothy was the child of Cyprian HOWE and Maria WILLIAMS.
Joshua married (2) Susanna TELLER 13 August 1796 in Colonie, Albany, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Susanna TELLER was born 31 October 1773 in Schenectady, New York, USA. Susanna died 11 September 1808 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
Joshua BURNHAM died 6 March 1852
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Family and Children of Joshua BURNHAM
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Dorothy HOWE-- Date: 3 February 1788 Place: Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA
Dorothy HOWE was the child of Cyprian HOWE and Maria WILLIAMS
Children of Joshua BURNHAM and Dorothy HOWE:
Joshua BURNHAM married Susanna TELLER-- Date: 13 August 1796 Place: Colonie, Albany, New York, USA
Children of Joshua BURNHAM and Susanna TELLER:
Joshua William BURNHAM (b.21 April 1797, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 14 April 1836, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA)
Eleazer BURNHAM (b.14 January 1799, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 26 January 1799, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA)
Dorothy BURNHAM (b.14 December 1799, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. , )
Susanna BURNHAM (b.13 March 1802, Schenectady, New York, USA d. 15 March 1802, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA)
Henry Norman BURNHAM (b.5 February 1804, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 22 November 1833, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA)
James Eleazer BURNHAM (b.14 December 1805, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 1 September 1848, )
m. Elizabeth "Betsy" OSBORNE 12 April 1832 in Schenectady, New York, USA
Susannah H T BURNHAM (b.9 September 1808, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 16 September 1808, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA)
Dorothy HOWE-- Date: 3 February 1788 Place: Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA Dorothy HOWE was the child of Cyprian HOWE and Maria WILLIAMS
Children of Joshua BURNHAM and Dorothy HOWE:
Joshua BURNHAM married
Susanna TELLER-- Date: 13 August 1796 Place: Colonie, Albany, New York, USAChildren of Joshua BURNHAM and Susanna TELLER:
Joshua William BURNHAM (b.21 April 1797, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 14 April 1836, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA) Eleazer BURNHAM (b.14 January 1799, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 26 January 1799, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA) Dorothy BURNHAM (b.14 December 1799, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. , ) Susanna BURNHAM (b.13 March 1802, Schenectady, New York, USA d. 15 March 1802, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA) Henry Norman BURNHAM (b.5 February 1804, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 22 November 1833, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA) James Eleazer BURNHAM (b.14 December 1805, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 1 September 1848, )m. Elizabeth "Betsy" OSBORNE 12 April 1832 in Schenectady, New York, USA
Susannah H T BURNHAM (b.9 September 1808, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 16 September 1808, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA)
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1762 Birth 9 April 1762
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1762 - Norwich, Connecticut
1762 BURNAM 2nd Jofhua ye Son of Eleazer Burnam & of his Wife Mary was born April 9th. 1762 Birth
Vital Records of Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1848. (Online db. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. Hartford, Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913.
Name: Joshua Burnam
Gender: Male
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Birth Date: 09 Apr 1762
Birthplace: NORWICH TWP,NEW LONDON,CONNETICUT
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Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Eleazer Burnam
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Mary
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450312
Syst Origin: Connecticut-ODM
Source Film Number: unknown
Reference Number:
Collection: Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906
Source: familysearch.org
1762 BURNAM 2nd Jofhua ye Son of Eleazer Burnam & of his Wife Mary was born April 9th. 1762 Birth
Vital Records of Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1848. (Online db. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. Hartford, Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913.
Name: Joshua Burnam
Gender: Male
Baptism/ Christening Date:
Baptism/ Christening Place:
Birth Date: 09 Apr 1762
Birthplace: NORWICH TWP,NEW LONDON,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Eleazer Burnam
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Mary
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450312
Syst Origin: Connecticut-ODM
Source Film Number: unknown
Reference Number:
Collection: Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906
Source: familysearch.org
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1788 Marriage / PartnerJoshua BURNHAM and Dorothy HOWE 3 February 1788, Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA (Marlboro)
He was 25 years old.
1795 Death of Spouse/PartnerDorothy HOWE died 1 August 1795, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1796 Marriage / PartnerJoshua BURNHAM and Susanna TELLER 13 August 1796, Colonie, Albany, New York, USA
He was 34 years old.
1797 Birth of ChildJoshua William BURNHAM was born 21 April 1797, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Joshua was 35 years old.
1799 Birth of ChildEleazer BURNHAM was born 14 January 1799, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Joshua was 36 years old.
1799 Birth of ChildDorothy BURNHAM was born 14 December 1799, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Joshua was 37 years old.
1802 Birth of ChildSusanna BURNHAM was born 13 March 1802, Schenectady, New York, USA
Joshua was 39 years old.
1804 Birth of ChildHenry Norman BURNHAM was born 5 February 1804, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Joshua was 41 years old.
1805 Birth of ChildJames Eleazer BURNHAM was born 14 December 1805, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Joshua was 43 years old.
1808 Birth of ChildSusannah H T BURNHAM was born 9 September 1808, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Joshua was 46 years old.
1808 Death of Spouse/PartnerSusanna TELLER died 11 September 1808, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1832 Marriage of ChildJames Eleazer BURNHAM married 12 April 1832, Schenectady, New York, USA to Elizabeth "Betsy" OSBORNE
1833 Death of ChildHenry Norman BURNHAM died 22 November 1833, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Joshua was 71 years old.
1836 Death of ChildJoshua William BURNHAM died 14 April 1836, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Joshua was 74 years old.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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