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Josiah Root

Birth25 Aug 1724 - Plainville, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death1 Oct 1752 - Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
MotherMartha Orvis
FatherJohn Root

Born in Plainville, Hartford, Connecticut, USA on 25 Aug 1724 to John Root and Martha Orvis. Josiah Root married Keziah Smith and had 3 children. He passed away on 1 Oct 1752 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Parents
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John Root
1690 - 1767
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Martha Orvis
1683 - 1743
Spouse(s)
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Keziah Smith
1728 - 1802
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Keziah Hawley
1728 - 1802
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Martha Root
1750 - 1830
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Josiah (Dr) Root
1752 - 1841
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Nathaniel Root
1747 - 1837

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