Individual Details

Joshua Hoskins married Betsey Sharp about 1802, Scipio. She was born 1781, died 1849. They are both buried Cornwall Cemetery in Scipio.

Cayuga Deed Book M, p.89
2 Jul 1810 Samuel Hoskins of the Town of Scipio to Joshua Hoskins of the same place. For $600, tract in his actual possession, in Scipio, part of Lot #4 in the division of Lot #7. Begin NW corner of Lot #4 in the center of the road, chains & links to the beginning, 71 acres. Signed: Samuel Hoskins, Lydia Hoskins. Wit: William Smith, William Smith, Junr, John Groves witness to signing of Lydia Hoskins. On 4 Dec 1811, before John Groves one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas came Samuel Hoskins and acknowledged the deed. Lydia examined apart from her husband. Recorded 21 Dec 1811.

1810 Census. Scipio, Cayuga, NY
Samuel Hoskins: 1m 10-16, 2m 16-26, 1m over 45 (Samuel). 1f under 10, 1f over 45
Joshua Hoskins: 2m under 10, 1m 26-45, 1f under 10, 1f 26-45

Served as a Captain, 21st Regt, Cayuga Co Militia, War of 1812
1814. A Joshua Hoskins is also listed as a Lt. in the 1st Regt (Davis's) New York Militia.
1818, Cayuga Co. 21st Regt of Infantry: Joshua Hoskins, Colonel.

1820 Census. Scipio, Cayuga, NY
Joshua Hoskins: 1m under 10, 2m 10-16, 1m 26-45. 5f under 10, 1f 26-45
Samuel Hoskins: 3m under 10, 1m 16-26, 1m 26-45, 1m over 45. 1f 26-45, 1f over 45 It would seem that an adult child and family lives with Samuel and that Lydia was still living in 1820.

Record of Guardianship, Auburn, NY
Abraham F. Bolton, 19 yrs age on 22 of Nov last, son of Thomas Bolton, late of town of Scipio, Co. Cayuga, deceased. On his petition allow Joshua Hoskins of the town of Scipio, Co. Cauyaga, to be his Guardian. Seal 17 Dec 1823
AmericanAncestors.org. Abstracts of Wills, Admins and Guardianships in NY State, 1787-1835

Cayuga Deed Book FF, p.44
1 Nov 1825 Lucretia Stevens, Executrix, Horatio G. Stevens and Samuel Stevens, executors of the last will & testament of Ebenezer Stevens, lat of City of New York, Merchant, deceased, to Joshua Hoskins, Josiah King, & Nathaniel Adams, Junr, all of Scipio for $1818.66, part of Lot #8 in township of Scipio. Links & chains, middle of the road, 107 acres as surveyed by Giles Robinson in Dec 1824. Signed: Lucretia Stevens, Horatio G. Stevens, Samuel Stevens. Witness: Edward Ratcliff.
New York City, 2 Dec 1825, Edward Ratcliff subscribed to the above. Recorded Cayuga Co, 21 Jul 1826.

Cayuga Deed Book FF, p.87
12 Aug 1826 Leonard Hoskins of Leicester in Livingston County, State of New York to Joshua Hoskins of Scipio, Cayuga County. For $500.00, tract now in his possession being part of Lot #7 in the old township of Scipio. Begin SE corner of the farm lately owned by Samuel Hoskins of Scipio, deceased and now in possession of Joshua Hawkins, running west on the south line of said farm, one half the length of sd south line, etc. 25 acres. Signed: Leonard Hoskins. Sealed and delivered in the presence of E. Hoskins. Leonard Hoskins acknowledged the same day. Recorded 12 Aug 1826.

1830 Census. Scipio, Cayuga, NY
Joshua Hoskins. 1m 10-15, 2m 20-30, 1m 40-50. 1f under 5, 1f 5-10, 2f 10-15, 3f 15-20, 1f 40-50
Samuel Hoskins: 1m under 5, 1m 10-15, 2m 15-20, 1m 40-50. 1f under 5, 2f 5-10, 1f 10-15, 1f 15-20, 1f 40-50.

New York Probate Records, 1629-1971; FamilySearch.org
Guardian Book A2,
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29 Apr 1831 To Joshua Hoskins. Horatio Hoskins, son of Samuel Hoskins deceased, late of town of Scipio, age 16 on the 11th of August last (1830) presented his petition stating he was entitled to real estate in Cayuga County and requests that Joshua Hoskins be his guardian until he reaches the age of 21. On the 20th of April, Joshua had consented. He is to render a full accounting of his guardianship. Signed: John Porter, Surrogate. At the village of Auburn.
p.79 To Joshua Hoskins. Edwin Hoskins, son of Samuel Hoskins late of Scipio, was eighteen on the 7th day of December last (1830), request for same. (Same dates)
p.81 To Irene Hoskins. Melinda Hoskins, daughter of Samuel Hoskins late of Scipio, deceased. She was 15 on the 2nd of April ,instant (1831) and chooses Irene Hoskins to be her guardian, who consented on the 20th of April. Guardianship granted until Melinda reaches the age of 21. Dated and recorded 19 Apr 1831. [Irene was her mother]
p.82 To Irene Hoskins. Irene Hoskins had presented her petition regarding David Hoskins, son of Samuel Hoskins late of Scipio, now deceased. David was twelve on the 22nd day of June last past (1830) and she requests to be his guardian. She is appointed until he reaches the age of fourteen. 19 Apr 1831. The following pages contain the same for Julia Ann, Adeline, Susan, and Charles.


Cayuga Deed Book VV, p.218
6 Apr 1835 Joshua Hoskins and Betsey his wife of the town of Scipio to Josiah King of the same for $1000.00, tract in his actual possession in the town of Scipio known as part of Lot #8, links and chains, mentions center of the highway, seventy acres and 132 square rods as surveyed by Giles Robertson in Dec 1824. Signed: Joshua Hoskins, Betsey Hoskins. Witness: Ebenezer Witter, Jun. Acknowledged by Joshua and Betsey on the same day. Betsey examined apart from her husband. Recorded 11 Apr 1835.

1840 Census. Scipio, Cayuga, NY
Joshua Hoskins: 1m 20-30, 1m 50-60. 1f 10-15, 1f 15-20, 2f 20-30, 1f 50-60
Irena Hoskins (next door - Samuel's widow): 1m 10-15, 3m 20-30. 1f 5-10, 1f 10-15, 2f 15-20, 1f 20-30, 1f 50-60

Birth	6 Sep 1784
Marriage	1802	Scipio, Cayuga County, New York - Betsey Sharp
Death	1842
Burial		Cornwall Cemetery, Scipio, Cayuga County, New York

Spouse	Betsey Sharp (1781 - 1849)
Child	Amanda Hoskins ( - )
Child	Lydia Hoskins ( - )
Child	Alfred James Hoskins (1807 - 1890)
Child	Harriet Hoskins (1810 - 1885)
Child	Mariah Jane Hoskins (1814 - 1891)
Child	Samuel P. Hoskins (1816 - 1907)
Child	Hannah Hoskins (1818 - )
Child	Betsey A. Hoskins (1822 - 1850)
Child	Sarah Hoskins (1827 - )

Father	SAMUEL Hoskins (1753 - 1825)
Mother	LYDIA Presbrey (1753 - 1823)
Sibling	Melinda Hoskins (1777 - 1780)
Sibling	Lydia Hoskins (1780 - 1848)
Sibling	Melinda Hoskins (1782 - 1855)
Sibling	Samuel Hoskins (1787 - 1831)
Sibling	David Hoskins (1789 - 1816)
Sibling	SILAS Hoskins (1791 - 1840)
Sibling	Anna Hoskins (1793 - 1799)
Sibling	Leonard Hoskins (1797 - 1865)