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     Josiah /2 Quincy "The Patriot". Lawyer and political leader. He was born on 23 February 1744 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of Josiah /1 Quincy and Hannah Sturgis. He graduated from Harvard, A.B., 1763, A.M., 1766, when he delivered his master's oration "Patriotism," his first oration in English, in which he demonstrated unusual power as an orator. He studied law under Oxenbridge Thacher in Boston and practised in Boston, 1766-73. His political views rendering him obnoxious to the Supreme Court of the province, his name was omitted in the distribution of the honours of the gown.
On March 5, 1770, the difficulties between citizens of Boston and the British soldiers, known as the Boston Massacre, occurred, and the citizens were clamorous for vengeance against Captain Preston and the accused soldiers. Although sympathizing with the citizens, Mr. Quincy was selected by Captain Preston to defend his cause and that of the soldiers in the courts, against the earnest remonstrance of his father. This difficult task he shared with John Adams, who joined him as elder counsel. The trial began on 24 October 1770, and concluded with the acquittal of Captain Preston six days later. Two of his men, however, were found guilty of manslaughter and branded in the hand. The popular resentment against Quincy and Adams was intense and publicly manifested whenever they appeared in the streets of Boston. In 1773 illness necessitated a change of climate, and he took passage by sea to Charleston, S.C., Feb. 8, 1773. On his return he journeyed through North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, being much benefited in health. In November 1773, the British tea ships arrived in Boston Harbor, and the Committee of Correspondence held a meeting at the Old South Meeting house on 16 December 1773, where Quincy and Samuel Adams spoke against the obnoxious measures of the British government. While the speaking proceeded, forty or fifty men, disguised as Indians, marched past the Meeting house to take possession of the tea ships and cast three hundred and forty chests of tea into the bay. As they were passing, Mr. Quincy paused a moment and then said: "I see the clouds which now rise thick and fast upon our horizon, the thunders roll, the lightnings play, and to that God who rides on the whirlwind and directs the storm, I commit my country."
On 28 September 1774, he embarked on board the Boston Packet on a confidential mission to London in behalf of the patriot colonies. He arrived in London on 16 November 1774, and had conferences with Dr. Franklin, Jonathan Williams, Jr., Lord North and Lord Dartmouth. In his appeal for justice he was sustained by Lords Chatham and Selden, and his influence in the British councils was apparent. His health again failed, and in obedience to the wishes of his political friends, but contrary to the advice of his physician, he set sail for America, 16 March 1775.
He is the author of the articles signed "Hyperion" (1767), and "Tertius and Nubibus," "Edward Sexby," and "Marchmout Nedham" in Edes and Gill's Gazette (1774-75); Draught of Instructions to the Boston Representatives in May, 1772, and Report of a Committee Chosen by the Inhabitants of Petersham, 4th January, 1773 (1773); Observations on the Act of Parliament commonly called the Boston Port Bill, with Thoughts on Civil Society and Standing Armies (1774). Josiah /2 Quincy "The Patriot" married Abigail Phillips, daughter of Hon. William Phillips and Abigail Bromfield, on 4 October 1769 in Boston (Oct. 26, 1769 according to Sprague.)^1,2 Josiah /2 Quincy "The Patriot" made a will on 28 February 1774.¹ He died on 26 April 1775 near Cape-Ann of tuberculosis on board ship within sight of Boston at the age of 31.

Probate on his will was granted on 31 July 1781 Executor William Phillips. Legatees: Josiah Quincy, Esq., and wife, William Phillips, Esq., and wife, Samuel Phillips "and to my brothers and sisters, and to all my brothers and sisters in law, to James Boies, Perez Morton, Thomas Edwards, and Sarah Loring, Richard Cranch, to Esther Parker and Mary Walker, to my brother-in-law, William Phillips, Jr., to my son Josiah, to my nephew Samuel Quincy, Jr., to my wife Abigail, the use and improvement of wife Abigail all my plate, my horse, and chiase and books. My friend Perez Morton the use of my library. After my wife's decease to my son Josiah. If my sd wife marries again all income from my estate shall cease on the day of such marriage and my executors to pay £100. My son Josiah to have the whole income for his support and education. To the President and Corporation of Harvard College £2000 for a professorship of Moral Philosophy, Law, and Oratory, and sd Professor to be called "Quincy Prof. of Moral Philosophy, Law, and Oratory. If my son dies without issue all the rest of my estate to my next of kin. I appoint Francis Dana, Ex. In case of his refusal John Jackson of Newburyport. In case of his refusal or death John Adams. In case of his refusal or death my brother-in-law, William Phillips. In case his refusal or death, Perez Morton, and in case of his refusal or death the Judge of the Probate to appoint an Adm. with will annexed. Adm. of William Phillips, Jr. House and land in Short St. Inventory: £454.14.4; folio 488. Codicil: Since the making of this Will I have had a daughter born by the name of Abigail. To her I leave £1000 to be put at interest, and to share in the real estate, with her brother, September 9, 1774."¹

     Josiah Quincy 3rd was born on 28 November 1829 in Boston.^1,2 He was the son of Josiah Quincy and Mary Jane Miller.¹ Josiah Quincy 3rd graduated in 1850 from Harvard, A.M. 1853 and was admitted to the bar in 1854.³ His name was legally changed to Josiah Phillips Quincy.⁴ He married Helen Frances Huntington, daughter of Judge Charles Phelps Huntington and Helen Mills, on 23 December 1858. They lived from 1859 at the mansion on East Elm Avenue Wollaston, where he had a dairy farm. The house later became the Quincy Mansion School, then Eastern Nazarene College.³ Josiah Quincy 3rd died in October 1910 in 82 Charles St., Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 80.³

     Josiah B. Quincy. Mayor of Boston.³ He was born on 15 October 1859 in Boston.³ He was the son of Josiah Quincy 3rd and Helen Frances Huntington.¹ Josiah B. Quincy graduated in 1880 from Harvard.⁴ He married Ellen Frances Krebs on 17 February 1900 in London.³ Josiah B. Quincy married secondly Mary Honey, daughter of Hon. Samuel Honey, on 1 November 1905 at New York City.^3,4 Josiah B. Quincy died on 8 September 1919 in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 59 of heart failure.⁵

     Hon. Josiah/3 Quincy. Mayor of Boston and President of Harvard College
. He was born on 4 February 1772 in Boston, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Josiah /2 Quincy "The Patriot" and Abigail Phillips. Hon. Josiah/3 Quincy graduated in 1790 from Harvard Representative in Congress 1805-1813, Judge of Municipal Court, President of Harvard College 1829-1845, Mayor of Boston 1823-8. Resided in the family homestead on Muirhead St. in Wollaston in the summer time except while president of Harvard College and returned here after retiring from the position. He is listed as a gentleman in 1850 census.^1,3
He married Elizabeth Susan Morton, daughter of John Morton and Maria Sophia Kemper, on 6 June 1797 in New York City.^1,3 Hon. Josiah/3 Quincy died on 1 July 1864 in Quincy, Massachusetts, at the age of 92³ and is buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts.⁴

     Judith Quincy was born on, or probably before 3 September 1626 in Thorpe Achurch, Northamptonshire, or thereabouts.^1,2 Judith's baptism was recorded on 16 March 1627/28 in Thorpe Achurch, Northamptonshire, "A child of Edmond Quinsey baptisezed els where ( not in our parish church" (sic.)^2,3 She was the daughter of Edmund Quincy and Judith Pares.⁴ Judith Quincy emigrated in 1633 to New England with her parents.⁴ She married John Hull, son of Robert Hull and Elizabeth (Unknown) widow Storer, on 11 May 1647 probably in Boston the service was performed by Gov. John Winthrop. She was his step-sister.^1,5 Judith Quincy died on 22 June 1695 at the age of 67 "a little before Sunset."^6,7 She was buried on 24 June 1695.⁸

     Judith Quincy was born on 25 June 1655 in Braintree.¹ She was the daughter of Colonel Edmund Eliot Quincy and Joanna Hoar.¹ Judith Quincy married Rev. John Reyner, son of Rev. John Reyner and Francis Clark, circa 1675 in Braintree ? no issue.² Judith Quincy died on 5 March 1678/79 in Braintree at the age of 23 (8 Mar g.s.)³

     Lucy Quincy was baptised on 7 December 1729 at Braintree.² She was the daughter of Hon. John Quincy and Elizabeth Norton.¹ The marriage intention of Lucy Quincy and Dr. Cotton Tufts was published on 1 November 1755.²

     Mabel Quincy was born in 1863.² She was the daughter of Josiah Quincy 3rd and Helen Frances Huntington.¹ Mabel Quincy married Walter G. Davis on 4 December 1889 in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^1,3

     Marcus Quincy was born say 1778. He was the son of Edmund Quincy and Hannah Gannett.¹ Marcus Quincy married Hitte Hewins on 14 April 1799 in Sharon, Massachusetts.² Marcus Quincy died shortly before 9 February 1839 in Portland, Maine.³

     Margaret de Quincy was the daughter of Roger de Quincy, 2nd Earl of Winchester and Helen of Galloway.^1,2 Margaret de Quincy married William de Ferrers, Earl of Derby. Margaret de Quincy died in February 1280.¹

     Margaret Morton Quincy was baptised on 31 August 1806 at Quincy, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of Hon. Josiah/3 Quincy and Elizabeth Susan Morton.¹ Margaret Morton Quincy married Benjamin Daniel Greene, son of Gardner Greene, in May 1826 d.s.p.^1,2

     Maria Sophia Quincy was born circa 1803.² She was the daughter of Hon. Josiah/3 Quincy and Elizabeth Susan Morton.¹ Maria Sophia Quincy died after 1880 unmarried.^2,3

     Martha Quincy was born on 26 March 1665 in Braintree.¹ She was the daughter of Colonel Edmund Eliot Quincy and Joanna Hoar.¹ Martha Quincy died before 1680.¹

     Martha Atkins Quincy was the daughter of John Williams Quincy and Abigail Atkins.¹

     Mary Quincy was born on 4 March 1650 in Braintree.¹ She was the daughter of Colonel Edmund Eliot Quincy and Joanna Hoar.¹ Mary Quincy married Ephraim Savage, son of Major Thomas Savage and Faith Hutchinson, before 1671 in Boston.² Mary Quincy died on 7 October 1676 in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 26.¹

     Mary Quincy was born on 7 December 1684.² She was the daughter of Colonel Edmund Eliot Quincy and Elizabeth Gookin.¹ Mary Quincy married Rev. Daniel Baker on 7 April 1715.^1,2 Mary Quincy died on 29 March 1716 at the age of 31.³

     Mary Quincy was the daughter of Dr. Jacob Quincy and Elizabeth Williams.¹

     Mary Quincy was the daughter of Henry Quincy and Mary Salter.¹ Mary Quincy married firstly Dr. John Stedman on 26 October 1773 at Boston, Massachusetts.² Mary Quincy married secondly William Dennison on 3 August 1783 at Boston, Massachusetts.³

     Mary Quincy was born in 1751.² She was the daughter of Edmund Quincy and Ann Huske.¹ Mary Quincy married Jacob Sheafe Jr.³ Mary Quincy died in 1833.²

     Mary Quincy was born on 23 April 1841 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edmund Quincy and Lucilla Pinckney Parker.¹ Mary Quincy died on 7 November 1897 in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 56.²

     Mary Quincy was born on 8 April 1715.¹ She was the daughter of Edmund "The Subscriber" Quincy and Dorothy Flynt.¹ Mary Quincy died on 13 May 1715.¹

     Mary Quincy was born on 16 December 1819 in Portland, Maine.² She was the daughter of Horatio Gates Quincy and Polly Pettis.¹

     Mary A. Quincy was born on 16 March 1811 in Portland, Maine.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Maverick Quincy and Sarah Smart.²

     Mary Anne Wendall Quincy was born on 20 January 1795 in Boston.² She was the daughter of Abraham Howard Quincy and Mary Holland.³ Mary Anne Wendall Quincy died on 16 February 1859 in Washington, District of Columbia, at the age of 64 "of the Morasmus or Consumption. Confined to the house 4 months."⁴

     Mary Apthorp Quincy was born on 28 August 1834.² She was the daughter of Josiah Quincy and Mary Jane Miller.¹ Mary Apthorp Quincy married Benjamin Apthorp Gould on 29 October 1861 in Boston.³ Mary Apthorp Quincy died on 22 June 1883 in Quincy, Massachusetts, at the age of 48.²

     Mary Caroline Quincy was the daughter of Horatio Gates Quincy and Mary Caroline McAllister.¹

     Mary Louisa Quincy was the daughter of Jacob Quincy and Ann Bigelow.¹ Mary Louisa Quincy married Rev. Isaac Wethrell on 1 May 1849 in Portland, Maine.¹

     Mary N. Quincy was the daughter of John Williams Quincy and Abigail Atkins.¹

     Mary Perkins Quincy was born in 1866. She was the daughter of John Williams Quincy and Lucretia Deming Perkins.

     Maryann Quincy was born on 15 November 1804.¹ She was the daughter of Horatio Gates Quincy and Polly Pettis.² Maryann Quincy died on 22 September 1805.¹