Josiah Risdon

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1779, , Bennington, Vermont, USA
• Residence: 1790, Balls Town, Albany, New York, USA
• Residence: 1800, Milton, Saratoga, New York, USA
• Residence: 1810, Stillwater, Saratoga, New York, USA

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

Josiah married Martha (Patty) Cochran in 1776 in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, USA. Martha (daughter of Thomas Cochran and Margaret Gilmore) was born on 16 Feb 1750 in Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died in 1845 in Ballston Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Josiah Risdon, Jr was born on 21 Jun 1777 in Pawlet, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died on 26 Jun 1854 in Leicester, Livingston, New York, USA.
2. Dr. John Risdon was born on 29 Mar 1779 in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, USA; died on 12 Apr 1862 in Cambridge, Lamoille, Vermont, USA; was buried in North Cambridge, Lamoille, Vermont, USA.
3. Patty Martha Risdon was born on 21 Jan 1781 in Pawlet, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died on 1 May 1851 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
4. Betsey Risdon was born on 9 Nov 1782 in Pawlet, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died in 1878 in Greely, Iowa, Iowa, USA.
5. Charity Risdon was born on 31 Dec 1784 in Pawlet, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died on 13 Mar 1843 in , Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
6. Orange Risdon was born on 28 Dec 1786 in Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died on 27 Nov 1876 in Saline, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA; was buried in Saline, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA.
7. David M Risdon was born on 6 Jul 1788 in Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died on 17 Aug 1854 in Marengo, Iowa, Iowa, USA.
8. Thomas Risdon was born on 5 Nov 1790 in Ballston Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA.
9. Electa Risdon was born on 7 Nov 1792 in Ballston Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA; died in 1847 in , , New York, USA.