Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795 |
Born |
Nov., 1729 |
Birthplace |
Amesbury, MA |
Deceased |
May 19, 1795 |
Deceased where |
Kingston, N.H. |
Places of residence |
Kingson, NH |
Occupation |
Doctor Governor of New Hampshire. |
Father |
Stephen Bartlett |
Spouse |
Mary Bartlett (cousin) of Newton, NH, b. 1730, d. 1786. |
Children |
Twelve, of whom eight came to maturity Three sons: Levi, Joseph, Ezra. Daughtors leaving descendants: Mary (Mrs. Jonathan Greeley); Miriam (Mrs. Joseph Calef); Rhoda (Mrs. Reuben True); Sarah (Mrs. Amos Gale). |
Nationality |
American |
Notes |
Though he had not the benefits of a collegiate course, at the age of 16 Bartlett began the study of medicine. He practiced in Kingston for many years. In 1765 Bartlett was elected to the legislature of the Province of NH. Soon he found occasion to oppose the mercenary views of Royal Governor John Wentworth. Bartlett was elected a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1774 and 1776, when he signed the Declaration of Independence. In 1789, he was elected senator to the first congress, but the infirmities of age induced him to decline the office. In 1793 he was elected first governor of New Hampshire, which office he filled until resigning in 1794. He died the following year. Source: colonialhall.com (citing "Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence" by Rev. Charles A. Goodrich. NY : William Reed, 1856.) |
Relationships |
Spouses: Mary Bartlett (cousin) of Newton, NH, b. 1730, d. 1786. |
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