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Joseph Hawes

Male 1664 - 1756  (91 years)


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  1. 1.  Joseph Hawes was born on 9 Aug 1664 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Mar 1756 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1704, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In 1704 he was a field driver in Dedham, Massachusetts.
    • Petition: 1710, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Joseph Haws was a petitioner for the incorporation of the Town of Needham in 1710.
    • Offices Held: 1713, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In 1713 he was the Surveyor of Highways for the Town of Needham.
    • Offices Held: 1716, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In 1716 he served as a tythingman.
    • Offices Held: 1718, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In 1718 he was a constable.
    • Offices Held: 1719, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In 1719 he was a Selectman and the Assessor of the Town of Needham.
    • Inventory: 1728; An inventory of his estate was taken in 1728 an valued at £264 16/6.
    • Will: 8 Oct 1745, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; On 8 October 1745 he made his will in Needham, Massachusetts. He named wife Deborah, daughter Deborah, sons Joseph, Josiah, Jeremiah and David, which latter died before his father. This will also mentioned a grandson, Jonathan Hawes, and other children of son Jonathan, who was then deceased, besides granddaughters Sarah, Anna and Elizabeth. Son Josiah was to be the executor and to have the homestead after the death of his mother. Land at Oak Hill was part of the estate.
    • Last Full Review: 4 Aug 2021

    Joseph married Deborah Dewing in 1692 in Massachusetts. Deborah was born on 1 Oct 1668 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jul 1752 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]