When the question of declaring independence from Great Britain was officially brought up in 1776 as a representative of the northernmost colony Bartlett was the first to be asked, and answered in the affirmative. Without any further interruption, the poor quaker reached the other side of the wood, and at length delivered the contents of his saddlebags to General Washington.". In his legislative capacity, he; soon found occasion to oppose the mercenary views of the royal governor. Josiah R. Bartlett . This was the last of his federal service. Josiah Bartlett was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts to Stephen and Hannah-Mary (Webster) Bartlett. He also suffered the loss of his home by fire, alleged to have been set by opposition Tories. As the Revolution neared, his Whig policies brought him into opposition with Wentworth. Dr Josiah Bartlett was a Founding Father in the American Revolution. At this time, John Wentworth was the royal governor, a man of no ordinary sagacity. He was their fifth child and fourth son. The white dot for Josiah indicates that profile is Open. Family tree of Josiah BARTLETT American politician, Physician Born Josiah BARTLETT American physician and statesman, delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire and signatory of the Declaration of Independence Born on November 21, 1729 in Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA , United States Died on May 19, 1795 in Kingston, New Hampshire, USA The first person afflicted with it, was said to have contracted the disease from a hog, which he skinned and opened, and which had died of a distemper of the throat. In the early part of the year l779, in a letter to one of the delegates in Congress, Dr. Bartlett gives a deplorable account of the difficulties and sufferings of the people in New-Hampshire. Salt Lake City, UT: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. Dr. Bartlett, therefore, had the honour of being called upon for an expression of his opinion, and of first giving his vote in favour of the resolution. (Hon. Dr Josiah Bartlett Born 21 Nov 1729 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Ancestors Son of Stephen Bartlett and Hannah (Webster) Bartlett Brother of Hannah Bartlett, Stephen Bartlett, Joseph Bartlett, Mary Bartlett, Simeon Bartlett and Levi Bartlett Husband of Mary Bartlett married 15 Jan 1754 in Kingston, New Hampshire Colony Descendants He followed his father as both a physician and political leader. Geni requires JavaScript! The DAB listing for signer Josiah Bartlett is found in Vol. Eventually, after his continued letters home to the Assembly and Committee of Safety in New Hampshire, William Whipple and Matthew Thornton were added to the delegation in Philadelphia. On putting the question, it was agreed to begin with the northernmost colony. Especially helpful for some serious genetic genealogists is the inheritance pattern for Josiah's X chromosome, also shown here. When the assembly appointed Bartlett and John Pickering as delegates to the Continental Congress, he declined because he wished to attend to his family, but remained active in New Hampshire's affairs. In this convention, Dr. Bartlett, and John Pickering, a lawyer, of Portsmouth, were appointed delegates to Congress. You'll notice colored privacy icons in search results, the Bartlett surname index, etc. Since you're not logged-in yet you can't make changes directly. Dynamic Tree by Topola [independent app] Here are ways to connect and communicate with genealogists regarding Josiah's profile, especially if you're unable to collaborate directly using the WikiTree Tools above. Before he turned twenty-one, in 1750, he moved to Kingston, New Hampshire in Rockingham County, hung out his shingle and began his practice. In 1782, he became an associate justice of the supreme court, and in 1788, he was advanced to the head of the bench. November 21, 1729] May 19, 1795) was an American Founding Father, physician, statesman, a delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire, and a signatory to the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. He also began the study of medicine, working in the office of Dr. Ordway of Amesbury at the same time. All three of his sons and seven of his grandsons would follow him as physicians. Brother of Mary Greely; Lois Bartlett; Miriam Calef; Rhonda Bartlett; Hannah Bartlett and 4 others; Dr. Levi Bartlett; Hon Ezra Bartlett; Sarah Gale and Dorothy Bartlett less. Denslow, William R. (1957). Later that year, when Wentworth dismissed, or prorogued, the Assembly, Josiah was elected to its revolutionary (and illegal) successor, the Provincial Assembly. Indian corn was sold at ten dollars a bushel. :-) We are on a, Private Message Directly Contact Profile Manager, If you are a genealogist but don't want to login right now. His attention to detail and hard work in these committees made him one of the most influential members in the Congress, even though he was seldom active in debates before the full congress.Eventually, after his continued letters home to the Assembly and Committee of Safety in New Hampshire, William Whipple and Matthew Thornton were added to the delegation in Philadelphia. Here, as in other colonies, the collisions between the royal governor and the people continued to increase. In 1790 he delivered the commencement address at Dartmouth College when his son Ezra graduated. When the question of declaring independence from Great Britain was officially brought up in 1776, as a representative of the northernmost colony Bartlett was the first to be asked, and he answered in the affirmative. Leave a message for others who see this profile. A bronze statue of Bartlett stands in the town square of Amesbury, Massachusetts. Family tree of Josiah BARTLETT American politician, Physician Born Josiah BARTLETT American physician and statesman, delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire and signatory of the Declaration of Independence Born on November 21, 1729 in Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA , United States Died on May 19, 1795 in Kingston, New Hampshire, USA At the age of sixteen he began the study of medicine, for which he had a competent knowledge of the Greek and Latin languages. At first he treated it as an inflammatory disease; but at length, satisfied that this was not its character, he administered Peruvian bark to a child of his own who was afflicted with the disease, and with entire success. His father Stephen was the son of Richard and Hannah (Emery) Bartlett. He was elected to the Congress and served in both 1775-1776. To the demand for money, he replied, that he had a small sum, which they were at liberty to take, if they believed they had a better right to it than himself and family; taking from his pocket a few small pieces of money, he offered them to them; at the same time, in the style and simplicity of a quaker, he spoke to them of the duties of religion. Oftentimes the family trees listed as still in progress have derived from research into famous people who have a kinship to this person. 1, Page 26, Birth record for son Josiah Bartlett. He founded and was the first president of the New Hampshire Medical Society. There aren't any photographs or source images for Josiah yet. When the illness struck again in 1754, Bartlett experimented with therapy using several available drugs and empirically discovered that Peruvian bark would relieve symptoms long enough to allow recovery. He became a skillful and distinguished Practitioner. Deceived by the air of honesty which he assumed, they suffered him to pass, without further molestation, the one observing to the other, that so poor a quaker was not worth the robbing. The opposition which was now abroad in America against the British government, and which continued to gather strength until the year 1774, had made equal progress in the province of New-Hampshire. The latter gentleman wishing also to be excused, other gentlemen were elected in their stead. WikiTree+'s Map Navigator can plot Josiah's ancestors or descendants on a map. At this time, a committee of correspondence, agreeably to the recommendation and example of other colonies, was appointed by the house of representatives. Oftentimes the family trees listed as still in progress have derived from research into famous people who have a kinship to this person. Later that year, when Wentworth dismissed, or prorogued, the Assembly, Josiah was elected to its revolutionary (and illegal) successor, the Provincial Assembly. His portrait hangs in the State House in Concord, New Hampshire, drawn from an original by Jonathan Trumbull. This was indeed an inconsiderable honour; but as an evidence of the governor's respect for his talents and influence, was a point of some importance. WikiTree's Genealogist-to-Genealogist (G2G) Forum is where genealogists help each other. In 1774, Bartlett joined the Assembly's committee of correspondence[3] and began his work with the revolutionary leaders of the other 12 colonies. The first person afflicted with it, was said to have contracted the disease from a hog, which he skinned and opened, and which had died of a distemper of the throat. In 1793, he was elected first governor of the state, which office he filled, with his accustomed fidelity, until the infirm state of his health obliged him to resign the chief magistracy, and to retire wholly from public business. 10,000 Famous Freemasons. The soldiers of the army could scarcely subsist on their pay, and the officers, at times, found it difficult to keep them together. He would not become subservient to the will of a man whose object, next to the display of his own authority, was the subjection of the people to the authority of the British administration. He resigned in 1794 after four years because of declining health; he died the next year. He purchased land and a farm. Eliza Ann (Batchelder) Bartlett, Father of We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. The map below shows the places where the ancestors of the famous person lived. Please try again. His father Stephen was the son of Richard and Hannah (Emery) Bartlett. The most important of these had a delegate from each state, which meant that Bartlett served on all of them, including those of Safety, Secrecy, Munitions, Marine, and Civil Government. Login to upload one. In 1782, he became an associate justice of the supreme court, and in 1788, he was advanced to the head of the bench. "Congress," he says, "was obliged to hold its sessions in the college hall, the state house having been left by the enemy in a condition which could scarcely be described. He was re-elected to Congress in 1778, and served on the committee that drafted the Articles of Confederation. He actively promoted agriculture and manufacturing, the improvement of roads, and saw the start of projects to build canals.Bartlett actively practiced medicine for 45 years. In 1789, he was elected a senator to Congress; but the infirmities of age induced him to decline the office. Images of Josiah On arriving at the skirts of the wood, he was apprised of his danger, but as it was necessary for him to proceed, he laid aside his military garb, purchased a worn out horse, and a saddle and bridle, and a farmer's saddlebags of corresponding appearance: in the latter, he deposited his money, and with a careless manner proceeded on his way. Like faithful sentinels, therefore, they sustained witty cheerfulness their laborious task; and, when occasion required, could dispense with the repose of nights. 1795 Josiah Bartlett 1729 1795 Massachusetts New Hampshire. Josiah Bartlett Family Tree (Surname Index) The family tree for Josiah Bartlett is still in progress. . Dynamic Tree Whenever you see Josiah's name on WikiTree it will be linked to the profile at https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Bartlett-7788 where Bartlett-7788 is Josiah's unique WikiTree ID. A man of the distinguished powers of Doctor Bartlett, and of his decision and integrity, was not likely long to remain unnoticed, in times which tried men's souls. Of his religious views we are unable to speak with confidence, although there is some reason to believe that his principles were less strict, than pertained to the puritans of the day. At first they were strongly reluctant to comply with his wishes, under a just apprehension, that serious and even fatal consequences might ensue. In 1745 he began the study of medicine, working in the office of Dr. Ordway of Amesbury. He served in 1791 and 1792 as president. The house was built for Josiah Bartlett around 1774 and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. Source: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bartlett-4174, United States House of Representatives from New Hampshire, Josiah Bartlett, Signer of the "Declaration of Independence", http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josiah_Bartlett,_Jr. Husband of Sarah Bartlett Get Started. He had no university training, and left school at the age of fourteen. Compact Family Tree He also suffered the loss of his home by fire, alleged to have been set by opposition Tories. The public attention was soon directed to him, as a gentleman in whom confidence might be reposed, and whose duties, whatever they might be, would be discharged with promptness and fidelity. He was also elected chief executive of New Hampshire. Samuel Colcord Bartlett served as President of the College from 1877-1892. In the course of this latter year, the present Constitution was presented to the several states, for their consideration. Menu. Much of the work of the Congress was carried out in Committees. A provincial congress, of which Matthew Thornton was president, was soon called, by which a temporary government was organized, and an oath of allegiance was framed, which every individual was obliged to take. 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