Portrait of Dr. Josiah Gale Beckwith
Josiah Gale Beckwith
Gender:
Male
Born:
September 14, 1803
Died:
March 21, 1871
Home Town:
Standford, NY
Later Residences:
Litchfield, CT
Marriage(s):
Jane Seymour Beckwith (February 7, 1831)
Biographical Notes:
Dr. Josiah Gale Beckwith was born September 14, 1803, at Standford, N. Y., graduated from Union College, and studied medicine at the Albany Medical College. He settled in Litchfield, Conn., in 1829 and died there March 21, 1871. He was a successful practitioner, officer of the state medical society, nominated for governor, and was elected to the State Legislature several times. Dr. Beckwith operated a drug store, invested in a variety of business interests, and served as an officer of several prominent local institutions, including terms as president of the Phoenix Bank and Litchfield Mutual Fire Insurance Co. He married Jane Maria Seymour (Mar. 8, 1811-Aug. 13, 1868) on February 1st, 1831 and they had five children. She was a daughter of Moses Seymour Jr. of Litchfield.
Education
Other Education:
Graduated from Union College in 1827; and received his medical degree from New York University in 1829
Profession / Service
Profession:
Doctor; Political Office
Immediate Family (Why only immediate family?)
- Jane Seymour Beckwith
Wife
LFA (1824-1828)
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