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Joseph Gunnison was born 14 OCT 1690. He died 8 SEP 1748. He was the son of Elihu Gunnison (1650-?) and Martha Trickee. His siblings were Elihu Gunnison (c1675-?), unknown Gunnison (c1677-?), Priscilla Gunnison (c1679-?), Mary Gunnison (c1681-?), Elizabeth Gunnison (1694-1715).
Joseph Gunnison's wife was Susanna Follett. They were married BEF 1720. They had five known children named Samuel Gunnison (1720/21-1806), John Gunnison (1722-?), David Gunnison (1724-?), William Gunnison (1726-?), and Christopher Gunnison (1728-?).
His occupation was Shipwright, Kittery, ME.
A genealogy of the descendants of Hugh Gunnison of Boston, Mass: from 1610 ...
By George W Gunnison
Whether this Joseph was born at Falmouth or Kittery I cannot ascertain. He lived atKittery Fore Side. He was admitted to church Apr 14 1720 and was elected DeaconApr 2 1731. His first wife was admitted to the church July 4 1728. His third wifeApril 14 1720. Married to her by Rev Wm Shurtleff of Portsmouth. His death wascaused by falling from scaffolding about a ship on which he was working atPortsmouth. He was specially active in church matters as the following items show.
July 15 1724 Chosen clerk of Kittery Parish
1728-1738 Assessor and Com. to call Parish meetings
July 17 1732 Delegate to ordain Rev. William Tuck, Gosport
Dec 17 1732 Delegate to ordain Rev. John Blunt Newcastle
Feb 18 1733 Delegate to install Rev. William Shurtleff, Portsmouth
Mar 15 1735-6 On Committee to get preacher.
His son David was Ensign in Capt. Staple's Co at Louisburg in 1745. He married,moved to Halifax, and thence to Connecticut. Posterity please report.
Of Christopher, Benjamin, Elizabeth, and Lydia I can learn nothing.