Mr Josiah Corey

Josiah was born on August 22nd, 1698 in Chelmsford.¹ Josiah's father was Mr John Cory and his mother was Mrs Elizabeth. His paternal grandparents were Mr Thomas Cory and Mrs Abigail Gould. He had four brothers and a sister, named Samuel, John, Ephraim, Hezekiah and Hannah. He was the third oldest of the six known children. He died at the age of 71 on November 29th, 1769 in Chelmsford.²

Death Notes
- Left a will dated 29-nov-1769, proved 3-aug-1770. Widow Ester was appointed Executor. He left to her all land, etc. and to no one else because "I have not more than my wife Ester will need for her necessary soport her lifetime"