Josiah Holbrook Ware (1797 – 1883)

“Josiah Holbrook Ware, son of Dea. Joseph and Esther (Holbrook) Ware, was born, Aug. 17, 1797, in West Medway, Mass.  When quite young he learned the cabinet maker’s trade with Calvin Plimpton, in West Medway, and was one of the … Continue reading

Joseph Ware (1761 – 1837)

“Joseph Ware, son of Ichabod and Sarah (Skinner) Ware, was born Oct. 11, 1761, in Wrentham, Mass.  He was a descendant of Robert Ware, of Dedham.  His early life was spent on his father’s farm in that part of Wrentham … Continue reading