Child of Ezra and Elizabeth, cousins whose lines descended from Simon and Margaret Barrett Huntington, both of whom were born in England. Simon died on their 1633 crossing to America, and was buried at sea. Married Mary S. Bingham about 1790. They settled in Manlius Village by 1810 where Joel was a cabinetmaker. He was Sergeant in Manlius Rifle Battalion in the War of 1812. In 1814 he was Ensign in Capt. William Gardner, Jr.'s rifle company of Major Charles Moseley's battalion. He was appointed Lieutenant the same year. In March 1813 land was purchased from Ralph R. Phelps and James O. Wattles for a part of Christ Church Cemetery. Phelps, Wattles, and Sylvanus Tousley had buried children there as early as 1809. The cemetery was soon laid out in lots and Joel Huntington was appointed its superintendent. His marker incorectly shows a DOB of 1742.
Child of Ezra and Elizabeth, cousins whose lines descended from Simon and Margaret Barrett Huntington, both of whom were born in England. Simon died on their 1633 crossing to America, and was buried at sea. Married Mary S. Bingham about 1790. They settled in Manlius Village by 1810 where Joel was a cabinetmaker. He was Sergeant in Manlius Rifle Battalion in the War of 1812. In 1814 he was Ensign in Capt. William Gardner, Jr.'s rifle company of Major Charles Moseley's battalion. He was appointed Lieutenant the same year. In March 1813 land was purchased from Ralph R. Phelps and James O. Wattles for a part of Christ Church Cemetery. Phelps, Wattles, and Sylvanus Tousley had buried children there as early as 1809. The cemetery was soon laid out in lots and Joel Huntington was appointed its superintendent. His marker incorectly shows a DOB of 1742.
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