Joshua Vose, son of Lieutenant Henry and Elizabeth (Babcock) Vose, was born at Milton, Mass., March 3, 1703. He removed to Westerly, R. I., where he purchased a large farm, which remained in the family to the middle of the last century. Joshua Vose became a prominent figure in the life of Westerly, and for one term was justice of the peace in the town. The old Vose burying ground is located on the farm in Westerly, and here the late Enoch and Joshua Vose were born. The family since the time of its founding has been prominent in Westerly, and has produced several men who have figured actively in town affairs. The name is highly respected in the community. Joshua Vose married and among his children was Joshua, mentioned below.
Joshua Vose, son of Lieutenant Henry and Elizabeth (Babcock) Vose, was born at Milton, Mass., March 3, 1703. He removed to Westerly, R. I., where he purchased a large farm, which remained in the family to the middle of the last century. Joshua Vose became a prominent figure in the life of Westerly, and for one term was justice of the peace in the town. The old Vose burying ground is located on the farm in Westerly, and here the late Enoch and Joshua Vose were born. The family since the time of its founding has been prominent in Westerly, and has produced several men who have figured actively in town affairs. The name is highly respected in the community. Joshua Vose married and among his children was Joshua, mentioned below.
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