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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referencedIn Breed, Simeon, b. 1763. Order from Simeon Breed to Col. Joshua Huntington, 1791 Dec. 15. New London County Historical Society
creatorOf Ellison, James, fl. 1800. James Ellison receipt from Joshua Huntington, 1800 Nov. 12. New London County Historical Society
creatorOf Huntington, Joshua, 1751-1821. Joshua Huntington letters, 1781-1798. New London County Historical Society
referencedIn Fanning, Thomas. Thomas Fanning letters, 1772-1783. Connecticut Historical Society
referencedIn Confederacy. Papers, 1776-1779. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
creatorOf Bradley, Phillip B. Documents related to prisoners from Haiti, 1800-1801. Connecticut Historical Society
referencedIn Spalding, Asa, 1757-1811. Asa Spalding receipt to Col. Joshua Huntington, 1800 Dec. 15. New London County Historical Society
creatorOf Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834. Letter, 1778 November 15, Camp Warren, to Joshua Huntington. Connecticut Historical Society
referencedIn Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786. Letters to Jabez Huntington, 1776. New London County Historical Society
creatorOf Huntington, Joshua, 1751-1821. Papers, 1742-1801. Gadsden Public Library
creatorOf Huntington, Joshua, 1751-1821. New London County, Conn., census, 1791 Jan. 28. New London County Historical Society
referencedIn Terry, Henry, fl. 1812. Request from Henry Terry to Joshua Huntington, 1812 Apr. 20. New London County Historical Society
creatorOf Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818. Papers, 1758-1814. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908. Huntington-Wolcott papers, 1698-1911, bulk: 1750-1895. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Tracy, Frederick, 1749-1803. Frederick Tracy order, 1786 Oct. 10. New London County Historical Society
creatorOf Huntington, Joshua. Joshua Huntington papers, 1781-1811. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Huntington, Joshua, 1751-1821. Copies of bills submitted by Joshua Huntington in connection with the execution of H. Niles, undated. New London County Historical Society
referencedIn Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818. Jedediah Huntington papers, 1774-1787. New London County Historical Society
creatorOf Fanning, Thomas, 1750-1812. Letters to Joshua Huntington, 1772-1783. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Huntington family. Huntington family papers, 1743-1832. Connecticut Historical Society
referencedIn Lane, William Griswold, 1824-1877. William Griswold Lane memorial collection, 1670-1947 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Cushing, Benjamin, fl. 1787. Order from Benjamin Cushing to Col. Joshua Huntington, 1787 Sept. 20. New London County Historical Society
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associatedWith Breed, Simeon, b. 1763. person
associatedWith Confederacy corporateBody
associatedWith Cushing, Benjamin, fl. 1787. person
associatedWith Ellison, James, fl. 1800. person
associatedWith Fair Lady (Schooner) corporateBody
associatedWith Fanning, Thomas. person
associatedWith Fanning, Thomas, 1750-1812. person
associatedWith Huntington, Andrew, 1745-1824. person
associatedWith Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834. person
associatedWith Huntington family. family
associatedWith Huntington, Isaac, 1688-1764. person
associatedWith Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786. person
correspondedWith Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818 person
associatedWith Lane, William Griswold, 1824-1877. person
correspondedWith Lee, Thomas, 1717-1806 person
associatedWith Lord, Elias. person
associatedWith Lydia (Sloop) corporateBody
associatedWith Nancy (Gun brig) corporateBody
associatedWith Niles, H. person
associatedWith Norwich Packet. corporateBody
associatedWith Ranger (Brig) corporateBody
associatedWith Ruby (Sloop) corporateBody
associatedWith Spalding, Asa, 1757-1811. person
associatedWith Swallow (Sloop) corporateBody
associatedWith Terry, Henry, fl. 1812. person
associatedWith Tracy, Frederick, 1749-1803. person
associatedWith Trumbull, Jonathan, Jr. person
associatedWith Trumbull, Jonathan, Sr. person
associatedWith United States. Continental Army. corporateBody
associatedWith Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Connecticut
Hartford (Conn.)
Norwich (Conn.)
United States
Connecticut--Norwich
New England
United States
Connecticut--New London
Connecticut
Connecticut--New London
Cambridge (Mass.)
Subject
Ships
Capital punishment
Deeds
Dry-goods
Executions and executioners
Hanging
Merchants
Money
Shipping
Taxation
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Birth 1751

Death 1821

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