Josiah Rossiter

He was a member of the Council of Connecticut. Described as fellows by nephew Rev. John Cotton: "my uncle Josiah was a plain, honest country gentleman and who had so much learning and respect in that Government, as that he was chosen to the Upper House, being one of the Assistants. "Represented Guilford nine times in the General Court (1683-1707), and was assistant 1708-1711.

Judge of New Haven County Court 1703; Clerk of Guilford 1685-1706; first naval officer of Guilford 1702; ensign of train band 1676.

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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 December 2020), memorial page for Josiah Rossetter I (31 Jan 1646–30 Jan 1715), Find a Grave Memorial no. 105307701, citing Alderbrook Cemetery, Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA ; Maintained by Jan Franco (contributor 46625834) .