Person:Joseph Tefft (1)
Joseph Tefft
b.8 Jan 1709/10 Washington, Rhode Island, United States
d.Bef 26 Oct 1778 Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Mary Tefft
  2. Nathan Tefft
  3. John Tefft1699 - Bef 1767
  4. Joseph Tefft1709/10 - Bef 1778
  5. James Tefft1715 - Bef 1758
  6. Samuel Tefft - Aft 1788
  7. Joanna Tefft - Bef 1754
  8. Mercy Tefft
  9. Mehitable Tefft
Spouse and Children
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m. 22 Feb 1728/29
  1. Unknown Tefft
  2. Elizabeth Tefft1730 -
  3. William D. Tefft, Sr.1732 - 1822
  4. Joseph Tefft1737 -
  5. Ruth Tefft1739 -
  6. Benjamin Tefft1741 -
  7. Esther Tefft1743 -
  8. Thomas Tefft1745 -
  9. Sarah Tefft1747 -
  10. Samuel Tefft1749 -
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Facts and Events
Name Joseph Tefft
Gender Male
Birth? 8 Jan 1709/10 Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Marriage 22 Feb 1728/29 South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United Statesto Esther Brownell
Will[1] 24 Jun 1778 Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Death[1] Bef 26 Oct 1778 Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, United Stateswill proved
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Abstracts of Richmond Wills, in Rhode Island Genealogical Register. (Princeton, Massachusetts: A. G. Beaman)
    221, Jan 1982.

    Joseph Tefft of Richmond. Will dated 24 June 1778, proved 26 Oct 1778, pps. 258-260.
    Wife Esther Tefft.
    Sons: William, Joseph, Benjamin, Thomas and Samuel Tefft.
    Daughters: Ruth Kinyon, Esther Colegrove and Sarah Pulman.
    Grandson Joseph Tefft under age 21.
    Grandchildren: Marcy Watson, Tabor Tefft, Jemima Tefft and Sarah Tefft.
    Grandson Edward Pulman.

  2.   LAND:
    -16 Oct 1749 Joseph Tifft of Richmond, yeoman, & Esther his wife to Smiton Hart of Tiverton, cordwainer. Witnesses: Job Webster Jr. and John Webster. [Richmond Land: 1:140]
    -9 Apr 1762 Joseph Tefft of Richmond, yeoman, & Hester his wife for love to son Joseph Tefft Jr of Richmond, husbandman. Witnesses: Joseph Woodmansee & John Webster. [Richmond Land 1:133-134]
    -6 Dec 1768 Joseph Tefft of Richmond, yeoman, for love to son Benjamin Tefft. Witnesses: Mary Green & Thos. Tefft. [Richmond Land 1:466-467]
    -5 May 1771 Joseph Tefft of Richmond, yeoman, & Esther his wife to Joseph Tefft Jr of Richmond, yeoman. Witnesses: Benjamin Tefft and Thomas Tefft. [Richmond Land 3:11]
    -18 Nov 1771 Joseph Tefft to Nathan Lewis of Charlestown. Signed: Joseph Tefft and Esther Tefft. Witnesses: Sarah Tefft and Thomas Tefft. [Richmond Land 3:18]
    -12 Jan 1772 Joseph Tefft of Richmond, yeoman, for love to son Joseph Tefft Jr. Witnesses: Pardon Tillinghast and Thomas Tefft. [Richmond Land: 3:12]
    -13 Feb 1772 Joseph Tefft of Richmond, yeoman, for love to son Thomas Tefft. Witnesses: Nathan Lewis and Joseph Tefft Jr. [Richmond Land 3:15]
  3.   -2 Jan 1784 I Thomas Tefft of Richmond, yeoman, fulfilling the will of my father Joseph Tefft late of Richmond deceased, to Benjamin Tefft, of Richmond. Signed: Thomas Tefft. (No witnesses) [Richmond Land 3:384-385]
    -2 Jan 1784 I Benjamin Tefft of Richmond, yeoman, fulfilling the will to my father Joseph Tefft late of Richmond deceased, to Thomas Tefft of Richmond, yeoman. Signed: Benjamin Tefft. (No witnesses) [Richmond Land 3:386-387]
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