Josiah
William
Easton
Born in Pennsylvania, USA
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Pauline Winifred (Johnson) Easton
— married
1841 in Pennsylvania, USA
Descendants 
Father of
Eliza J. Easton, Mary J. Easton, Parlina M. Easton, Edwin Ruthben Easton, Emily H. E. Easton and Rachel A. Easton
Died [date unknown]
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 21 Sep 2014
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Josiah Easton is a Military Veteran.
Served in the 166th PA Infantry, Co. I 1862-1864
Corp.
Served in the 166th PA Infantry, Co. I 1862-1864
Corp.
Josiah W. Easton was a Corporal in Company I of the 166th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, and fought for the Union in the United States Civil War. [1]
"History of York County, Pennsylvania", Volume 1 by George Reeser Prowell page 380 lists Josiah W. Easton, page 379 lists history of the regiment [2]
Corporal Josiah W. Easton entered into service November 11, 1862. He mustered out with his company on July 28, 1863. Company I, 166th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers [3]
Civil War Index - detailed history of the regiment - Josiah W. Easton listed on page 14 (page 1113 of original document) [4]
"United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FSS7-LPX : accessed 31 Oct 2014), Josiah W. Easton, 1861-1865; citing military unit 166th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry (Drafted Militia), Union Soldier, NARA microfilm publication M554, roll 32 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d); FHL microfilm 882367. [5]
"United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXRH-YNG : accessed 17 Nov 2014), Josiah W Easton, Fawn Township, York, Pennsylvania, United States; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," Fold3.com; p. 109, household ID 774, NARA microfilm publication M653; NARA microfilm publication M653. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 805200.
"United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4H2-TDD : accessed 17 Nov 2014), Jonah Easton, Drumore, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States; citing family 441, NARA microfilm publication M432, NARA microfilm publication M432, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. - Jonah
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Josiah by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Josiah:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Josiah by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Josiah:
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Josiah Easton was born Aug 29th 1820.
father: Enos Easton was born April 15th 1774.
http://rteaston.tripod.com/easton-wills.html
appears to be wrong guy... different wife
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDY7-44W