Josiah was born 7/29/1834 in Missouri. His father was Josiah Morin (KY) and his mother was Harriett Sandidge Givens Barnett (VA). In 1860 Josiah was living with his parents and siblings in Annally, Sonoma, California where his father was a farmer. Josiah married Elizabeth Patten on 4/4/1861 in Sonoma, California. In 1870 Josiah and Elizabeth were living with their children in Salt Point, Sonoma, California where Josiah was a farmer. In 1880 Josiah was registered to vote in Tehama, California. In 1884 and 1888 he was registered to vote in Mendocino, California. he was widowed in 1902. Josiah died 1/18/1915 and is buried with family members in the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery (Plot Rural MC 98).
Sources
"California, Pioneer Migration Index, Compiled 1906-1935," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP82-82F8 : 16 August 2019), Josiah Morin, 1846; citing Emigration, California, United States, California State Library, Sacramento.
Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 1854-2020, Burial Listing and Genealogical Information, revised and expanded edition of 2007 listing, Sandra Wright Frary, Raymond L. Owen, published 2021 by Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Preservation Committee, City of Santa Rosa, Recreation and Parks, 2060 West College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401
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