Joseph Trickett
(August 18, 1755 - October 15, 1805)

Joseph Trickett, son of Thomas and Hanna (Turner) Trickett, was born August 18, 1755, near Tower Hill in London, England. Joseph served an apprenticeship as a Silversmith and was educated in, and professed the doctrines of, the Church of England. Soon after he came to America, in 1780, he renounced his ministry in the Church of England and sided with the Colonists.

Joseph married Margaret in Hampshire County, Virginia, on April 9, 1782. Shortly thereafter, they settled in Monongalia County, Virginia, on a farm on Joe's Run near the little town of Smithtown, about twelve miles south of Morgantown.

Joseph taught school and, from 1796 to 1805, served as Commissioner of Revenue.

Joseph's will was dated August 6, 1805. Among the children listed on his estate settlement deed was my great great great grandfather, James Trickett.

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Birth Year Events (1755)

Births

Nathan Hale
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Military

French & Indian War

Patents

Mechanical Sewing Needle

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1756
Mozart born

1760
George III crowned

1762
Peter III of Russia crowned

1769
Galvani produces current electricity

1770
Arkwright patents spinning frame
Beethoven born
Boston Massacre

1773
Boston Tea Party

1774
Mesmer uses hypnosis in medical treatment

1775
Paul Revere's Ride

1776
Declaration of Independence

1777
David Bushnell invents torpedo

1781
Battle of Yorktown

1783
Michel & Montgolfier First Humans to Fly (Hot Air Balloon)
Treaty of Paris

1788
US Constitution Ratified
US Bill of Rights Adopted

1789
French Revolution

1798
Napoleon invades Egypt