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Joshua Robert Magoon

Birth	:	6 Aug 1839 Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Death	:	12 Feb 1900 Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial	:	Immanuel Reformed Cemetery, Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8635000, -93.5484000
Description	:	Joshua Robert Magoon, one of the best known farmers and dealers in horses and cattle in Warwick in the latter decades of the nineteenth century, was born in Danville, Vt., August 8, 1839, member of a family long established there. At the age of eighteen years he came to Rhode Island and settled at Rocky Hill, in Warwick, which was his home thenceforward until his death. For a period of about eight years after coming to this State, he conducted a very successful business in tinware, driving a wagon through the State. The Yankee peddler of tinware and notions was... Read More	Joshua Robert Magoon, one of the best known farmers and dealers in horses and cattle in Warwick in the latter decades of the nineteenth century, was born in Danville, Vt., August 8, 1839, member of a family long established there. At the age of eighteen years he came to Rhode Island and settled at Rocky Hill, in Warwick, which was his home thenceforward until his death. For a period of about eight years after coming to this State, he conducted a very successful business in tinware, driving a wagon through the State. The Yankee peddler of tinware and notions was an institution of the period, to be found in all parts of the country. In this business, Mr. Magoon amassed sufficient capital to purchase a farm of twenty-eight acres at Rocky Hill, and to establish himself on a small scale as a horse and cattle dealer. Later he added an adjoining farm of twenty-five acres to his property, and gradually increased it until at his death his farm covered one hundred and twenty-seven acres. His trade in horses and cattle grew to large proportions, and in addition to selling, he also butchered animals and sold meat. Few men were better known in the country round about Rocky Hill Joshua Robert Magoon married Mary Anna Spencer, daughter of Charles Edwin and Hannah Elizabeth (Mulliken) Spencer, of East Greenwich. They were parents of three children: 1. Charles Robert, of East Greenwich; married Carrie Greene, of Thompson, Conn. 2. Edwin I., died in 1893, aged twenty-seven years; married Annie L. Briggs, who bore him four children, namely; Joshua Foss, married Elsie W. Searle; Charles E., married Minnie E. Shepard, of Crompton, and died aged twenty-eight years; Nelson B., died aged twenty-two years; Harry E. 3. Fred, died at Camp Upton, Long Island, in 1918, while in the service of the United States in the World War; married Minnie Searle, of Providence. Mr. Magoon was active in public affairs in Warwick for many years, although in no sense of the word an office seeker. He was a member of the School Committee for a long period. He was a member of the Baptist church and a regular attendant and generous donor to its charities. Joshua Robert Magoon died at his home at Rocky Hill, February 12, 1900. (from The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical, by the American Historical Society, Inc., 1920) ***** Died. MAGOON.--At his home, in Warwick, Rhode Island, Joshua R. Magoon, Second month 12th, 1900. Although not a member, he has been a constant attender at Friends' meeting over three years, full of earnestness and zeal for the promotion of the cause of Christ. --The American Friend, March 22, 1900, p. 280.

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Joshua Robert Magoon's memorial is located at: Immanuel Reformed Cemetery, Belmond, Wright County, USA.
When did Joshua Robert Magoon death?
Joshua Robert Magoon death on 12 Feb 1900 in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
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Latitude: 42.8635000
Longitude: -93.5484000

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Mary Anna Spencer Magoon

(1845 - 1923)

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Edwin Isaac Magoon

(1867 - 1893)

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