Joseph BARRETT (1778-1849)

1 Joseph BARRETT¹ (1778-1849) [9901]. Born 15 May 1778, Concord, MA.² Marr Sophia FAY 22 Aug 1814, Cambridge, MA.² Died 6 Jan 1849, Concord, MA.^2,3

The source for much of this family data is from Captain Hugh Mason Genealogy which is a compilation by Stephen M. Lawson of data from two sources:

Descendants of Capt. Hugh Mason in America by Edna Warren Mason
and
Genealogies of the Families and Descendants of the Early Settlers of Watertown by Dr. Henry Bond.

From the Emancipator and Republican (Boston, MA).

January 12, 1849 - "DEATH OF JOSEPH BARRETT, Esq. - In the Legislature yesterday, announcement was made of the death of Joseph Barrett, Esq., of Concord, Treasurer and Receiver General of the Commonwealth. His age was seventy-one. Mr. Barrett was a native of Concord, and the son of a revolutionary officer. He was a man of influence in the town, having represented it in the General Court, for several years, and filled other offices of trust and honor. He has been Treasurer of the State four years, and has performed the duties of his office with ability and faithfulness. His death will be lamented by a large number of friends and acquaintances.".

Sources

1	"Fay Genealogy: John Fay of Marlborough and his Descendants by Orlin P. Fay, 1898".

2	"Captain Hugh Mason Genealogy from two sources. (See notes)". Descendants of Capt. Hugh Mason in America by Edna Warren Mason and

3	"Obituary of Joseph Barrett in the Emancipator and Republican Boston, MA, January 12, 1849".