Josiah Hathaway, III

Josiah Hathaway III was born on 19 Oct 1771 in Halifax, MA. He was buried in 1845/46 in Jay, Essex Co, NY. "His gravestone at Jay has 20 Oct 1846, but pet'n for probate was made in Sept 1845." He died in Sep 1845 in Jay, Essex Co, NY. He had an estate probated from Sep 1845 to 25 Oct 1852 in Essex County, NY. From Hathaway family history: "In the will of Josiah Hathaway the petition for probate was made in Sept 1845, stating that all his property, land, south part of Lot #7, Platt, over 100 acres; 1 span horses, harrow, 2-horse sleigh, wagon, 3 cows, 1 calf, 18 sheep, 1 hog, all hay, grain, vegetables ... furniture, beds, tables, clocks, chests, chairs ... to Sybeal while she remain my widow; divide equally after her death among his two sons, Daniel and Ebenezer, and their heirs forever. This will was finally accepted for probate Oct 25, 1852 and recorded in Essex Co, NY (D/128)". He signed a will on 27 Aug 1846. He was living in Jay, Essex Co, NY. He is (probably) the first Hathaway to move to Jay, NY. He has more information here: (click here). Parents: Josiah Hathaway II and Hannah Latham.

He was married to Sybil Pettingill on 6 Oct 1788 in Brockton, MA. Children were: Daniel M. Hathaway, Ebenezer Hathaway, Polly Hathaway, Josiah Hathaway IV.