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Josiah Risdon[1]

Male 1753 - 1830  (76 years)


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  • Name Josiah Risdon 
    Birth 18 Oct 1753  Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1779  , Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1790  Balls Town, Albany, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 1800  Milton, Saratoga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Residence 1810  Stillwater, Saratoga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Death 16 Feb 1830  Ballston Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I35036  Master
    Last Modified 15 Feb 2019 

    Father Elisha Risdon,   b. 1727, Fairfield, Franklin, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1830, Ballston Spa, Saratoga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 103 years) 
    Mother Ann Mayoh 
    Marriage 6 Feb 1790  , Prince Georges, Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Family ID F8485  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Martha (Patty) Cochran,   b. 16 Feb 1750, Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1845, Ballston Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Marriage 1776  Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Josiah Risdon, Jr,   b. 21 Jun 1777, Pawlet, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jun 1854, Leicester, Livingston, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)  [Father: natural]
    +2. Dr. John Risdon,   b. 29 Mar 1779, Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Apr 1862, Cambridge, Lamoille, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)  [Father: natural]
    +3. Patty Martha Risdon,   b. 21 Jan 1781, Pawlet, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 May 1851, Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)  [Father: natural]
     4. Betsey Risdon,   b. 9 Nov 1782, Pawlet, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1878, Greely, Iowa, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years)  [Father: natural]
     5. Charity Risdon,   b. 31 Dec 1784, Pawlet, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Mar 1843, , Erie, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)  [Father: natural]
    +6. Orange Risdon,   b. 28 Dec 1786, Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Nov 1876, Saline, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years)  [Father: natural]
    +7. David M Risdon,   b. 6 Jul 1788, Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Aug 1854, Marengo, Iowa, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years)  [Father: natural]
     8. Thomas Risdon,   b. 5 Nov 1790, Ballston Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     9. Electa Risdon,   b. 7 Nov 1792, Ballston Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1847, , , New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years)  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F8478  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2019 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 18 Oct 1753 - Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 1776 - Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1779 - , Bennington, Vermont, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1790 - Balls Town, Albany, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1800 - Milton, Saratoga, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1810 - Stillwater, Saratoga, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Edna Risdon Neary, an early Risdon family genealogist, in her notes quotes "old family records" that state;

      Josiah Risdon was the son of Elisha Risdon, who moved from Stratford, Connecticut some years prior to the Revolutionary War where he conducted a school for boys who were preparing to enter England's Colleges and Universities. Elisha's son, Josiah, assisted him as a teacher in this school.

      Further research has NOT found evidence to prove, or disprove that Josiah was a son of Elisha, nor have records been uncovered for a school where Elisha or Josiah taught.
    • Rev War
      MILITARY: Revolutionary War Service Records, 1774-83, lists a 'Josiah Risdon' with Rank-Induction as 'Corpl', Roll Box of '90', and Roll Description as 'VT'. No further identifying information given, but the years would be appropriate for this Josiah Risdon.

      MILITARY: Vermont Men in the Revolutionary War, Rollsof Men, State of Vermont, page 100: [295] [Capt. Tehan Noble's Company]: "A payroll of Capt. Tehan Noble's company and Capt. Warren's Regiment of Militia for service done to defend Frontiers, by order of the Governor and council." Lists a Josiah Risdon, with Enter Date of 1778, Nov. 7 and Discharge Date of Nov. 13, Days as '7', and Amount of Pay as '11.8'. No other identifying information,but the year and state would be appropriate for this Josiah Risdon.

      MILITARY: Vermont Men in the Revolutionary War, Rolls of Men, State of Vermont: [Revolutionary War Rolls, page 303]: [138, dupl 335] [Capt. Nathaniel Smith] "A Pay Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Smith's Company of Militia in Col. Ira Allen's Regiment for service done in the months of Oct. and Nov. 1780." Lists a 'Josiah Risdon, Corp' and Days: 13, Travel 30 Miles: 2, and Total: 1.19 0. "Rupert, 17, March, 1781."

      MILITARY: Vermont Men in the Revolutionary War, Rolls of Men, State of Vermont: [Revolutionary War Rolls, page 621]: [286] [Capt. Nathaniel Smith] Lists a 'Corpl. Josiah Risdon' and Days: 3, and Total: 8.0. "Treasurer's Office,Sutherland, Feb. 12, 1784. Recd of the Treasurer the contents of the above order, in behalf of Lt. Enos Harmon." Signed 'Jonas Eastman.'

      Source: Records of R. S. Risdon; Daniel B Risdon letter 1942. Risdon, Maudlin, & Etc. by Edna Risdon Neary. DAR Patriot Index p. 572. Family Bible Record

  • Sources 
    1. [S761] Yates Publishing, Ancestry Family Trees, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.), Ancestry Family Tree.
      http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=156037712&pid=20

    2. [S911] Ancestry.com, Vermont, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1860, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc).

    3. [S249] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - First Census of the United States, 1790 (NARA microfilm publication M637, 12 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Gro), Year: 1790; Census Place: Balls Town, Albany, New York; Series: M637; Roll: 6; Page: 295; Image: 294; Family History Library Film: 0568146.

    4. [S250] Ancestry.com, 1800 United States Federal Census, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Second Census of the United States, 1800. (NARA microfilm publication M32, 52 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Grou), Year: 1800; Census Place: Milton, Saratoga, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 27; Page: 1061; Image: 39; Family History Library Film: 193715.

    5. [S248] Ancestry.com, 1810 United States Federal Census, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.), Year: 1810; Census Place: Stillwater, Saratoga, New York; Roll: 35; Page: 730; Image: 00198; Family History Library Film: 0181389.

    6. [S1147] Ancestry.com, Maryland Records Colonial, Revolutionary, County, and Church from Original Sources Vol. I, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).