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Lieut David Joy

Birth	:	1738
Death	:	12 Sep 1820 Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1742973, -70.9557114
Description	:	REVOLUTIONARY WAR Service Record: Weymouth. Sergeant. In a company commanded by Capt. Thomas Nash, of Weymouth, Col. Solomon Lovell's regiment; service, 4 days; company marched 4 Mar 1776, at the time of taking Dorchester Heights; also, 2d Lieutenant. Capt. Thomas Nash's company, Col. Solomon Lovell's regiment; service, 10 days, subsequent to March 10, 1776; roll sworn to at Weymouth; also, 2d Lieutenant. Capt. Thomas Nash's 5th company of 2d Parish in Weymouth, Col. Solomon Lovell's 2d Suffolk Company regiment; list of officers belonging to said regiment; ordered in Council 4 Apr 1776, that said officers... Read More	REVOLUTIONARY WAR Service Record: Weymouth. Sergeant. In a company commanded by Capt. Thomas Nash, of Weymouth, Col. Solomon Lovell's regiment; service, 4 days; company marched 4 Mar 1776, at the time of taking Dorchester Heights; also, 2d Lieutenant. Capt. Thomas Nash's company, Col. Solomon Lovell's regiment; service, 10 days, subsequent to March 10, 1776; roll sworn to at Weymouth; also, 2d Lieutenant. Capt. Thomas Nash's 5th company of 2d Parish in Weymouth, Col. Solomon Lovell's 2d Suffolk Company regiment; list of officers belonging to said regiment; ordered in Council 4 Apr 1776, that said officers be commissioned; reported commissioned April 5, 1776; also, 1st Lieutenant. Capt. Theophilus Wilder's company, Col. Benjamin Gill's regiment; engaged 21 Aug 1777; discharged 29 Nov 1777; service, 3 mos 22 days, in Northern department, including 13 days (252 miles) travel home; also, Col. Benjamin Gill's regiment; rations allowed from 21 Aug 1777, to 12 Dec 1777; credited with 114 rations; service in Northern department. WAR OF 1812 Service Record: Weymouth. Capt. J Cleverly's company, Lieut. Col. S Webb's regiment; raised at Weymouth; Date of service, June 15 - 16, 1814; length of service 2 days. ________________ Father: Simon Joy Mother: Hannah Humphrey Note: Simon and Hannah removed from Hingham to South Weymouth "near" 1737. David Joy was born "near" 1738. There is no way to tell if David Joy was born in Hingham or Weymouth, neither towns have the Vitals for his birth. If a family member wants to research his removal from Hingham, they could inquire from the Hingham Historical Society when he sold his property at Hingham; or contact the Weymouth Historical Society or Braintree Historical Society to find when he bought his property at Weymouth and Braintree.

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Where is Lieut David Joy's memorial?
Lieut David Joy's memorial is located at: Highland Cemetery, Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA.
When did Lieut David Joy death?
Lieut David Joy death on 12 Sep 1820 in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lieut David Joy's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1742973
Longitude: -70.9557114

Family Members:

Spouse

Margrett Torrey Joy

(1741 - 1803)

Lydia Blanchard Joy

(1765 - 1848)

Children

David Joy

(1770 - 1848)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Highland Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1742973, -70.9557114

2. Nash Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1810500, -70.9497900

3. Lakeview Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1582985, -70.9610977

4. Mount Hope Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1817017, -70.9344025

5. Olde Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1884310, -70.9325190

6. White Cemetery
Braintree, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1925100, -70.9748800

7. Reed Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1981087, -70.9567184

8. Belcher Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1558280, -70.9772960

9. Elmwood Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1582985, -70.9306030

10. Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2033005, -70.9475021

11. Plain Street Cemetery
Braintree, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1976617, -70.9937386

12. Alpheus Bates Tomb
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2110900, -70.9429300

13. Village Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2124138, -70.9613800

14. Hillside Cemetery
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1363890, -70.9763890

15. Ashwood Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2149400, -70.9659300

16. Waterman Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2092800, -70.9252800

17. Fairmount Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2083015, -70.9207993

18. Dyer Hill Cemetery
Braintree, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1924000, -71.0084200

19. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Rockland, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1436005, -70.9147034

20. Old Town Cemetery
Rockland, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1413727, -70.9141388

21. Cobb Family Burial Ground
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1288300, -70.9755300

22. Pond Street Cemetery
Braintree, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1996994, -71.0111008

23. Gould Family Burial Ground
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1254360, -70.9568320

24. Adams Street Burial Ground (Defunct)
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1248600, -70.9443500