Huntington, Joshua, 1751-1821
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Joshua Huntington (1751-1821), the son of Jabez Huntington (1719-1786) who made his fortune in shipping, was born in Norwich, Conn. Joshua joined Putnam's brigade in 1775 and was later employed in securing shipping for the use of Continental troops. He is referred to in this collection as an "agent of the Continental Army," in charge of the transfer of wounded soldiers, arms, and supplies.
From the description of Papers, 1742-1801. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259446
Militia officer and merchant, of Norwich, New London County, Conn.
From the description of Copies of bills submitted by Joshua Huntington in connection with the execution of H. Niles, undated. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 223424262
Officer in the Continental Army; merchant, of Norwich, Conn.
From the description of Joshua Huntington letters, 1781-1798. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 71057158
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- Executions and executioners
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- Merchants
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- Connecticut (as recorded)
- Hartford (Conn.) (as recorded)
- Norwich (Conn.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Connecticut--Norwich (as recorded)
- New England (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Connecticut--New London (as recorded)
- Connecticut (as recorded)
- Connecticut--New London (as recorded)
- Cambridge (Mass.) (as recorded)
