Son of Richard and Anna "Anny" Bethards. Husband of Molly Porter, married 31 DEC 1823 in Worcester County, Maryland. Husband of Matilda Moore, married 08 APR 1831 in Worcester County, Maryland.

Death notices can also be found in Shelbina Democrat issue, printed out for March 28, 1877. Obits and other info on file with Shelby County (MO) Historical Society & Museum.

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Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850
Name: Josiah Bethard
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1823
Spouse: Molly Porter
Spouse Gender: Male
State: Maryland

Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850
Name: Josiah Beathards
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 6 Apr 1831
Spouse: Matilda Moore
Spouse Gender: Male
State: Maryland

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Josiah Beathard
[Josiah Beathards]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Shelby, Missouri
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Slaves - Males - Under 10: 2
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 2
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 5
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 13

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Josiah Betherd
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1850: District 94, Shelby, Missouri, USA
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Josiah Betherd 52
Matilda Betherd 36
Thomas Betherd 18
Jenkins Betherd 16
Laura A Betherd 14
Mathew Betherd 12
Adeline Betherd 10
Isaac Betherd 8
Teddick Betherd 6
Kimmy Betherd 4
Isabella Betherd 2
Josiah Betherd 0

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Josiah Bethards
Age: 62
Birth Year: abt 1798
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Maryland
Home in 1860: Black Creek, Shelby, Missouri
Post Office: Shelbyville
Household Members: Name Age
Josiah Bethards 62
Matilda Bethards 45
Mathew Bethards 25
Adeline Bethards 19
Zedicks Bethards 18
Kimball Bethards 16
Isabella Bethards 13
Theodore Bethards 5

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Josiah Bethard
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Ohio
Regiment: 46th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
Company: G
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Private
Film Number: M552 roll 8

U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: Josiah Bethard
Age at Enlistment: 57
Enlistment Date: 2 Dec 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Ohio
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company G, Ohio 46th Infantry Regiment on 29 Dec 1861.Mustered out on 18 Jul 1862 at Louisville, KY.
Birth Date: abt 1804
Sources: Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Josiah Bethard
Age in 1870: 73
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1870: Black Creek, Shelby, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Shelbyville
Household Members: Name Age
Josiah Bethard 73
Matilda Bethard 50
Theodore Bethard 15
Zedrich Bethard 24
Kinney Bethard 23

Missouri, Wills and Probate Records, 1766-1988
Name: Josiah Bethards
Probate Date: 9 May 1877
Probate Place: Shelby, Missouri, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1877
Inferred Death Place: Missouri, USA
Item Description: Bonds and Letters, Vol B-C, 1862-1955