Colonial Families of the United States of America: Volume 7 ISSUE IV. Hon. Josiah, M.D., of Kingston, New Hampshire; appointed Colonel of a Regiment by Sir John WENTWORTH. Began his political career in 1765 as a Representative for the town of Kingston; in 1775 chosen as Delegate by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia; one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Returned to Congress in 1776 and again in 1778 at Yorktown, the enemy then occupying Philadelphia. In 1780 appointed Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas and in the same year Muster-Master to muster the troops raising for three years. In 1782 appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court and in 1788 Chief Justice. Was an active member of the Convention of 1788 for the adoption of the plan for the government of the Confederation. Was chosen first Senator in 1788; elected President of New Hampshire, 1790-1791, and elected again 1792-1793 as Governor, being the first Governor of New Hampshire. In 1792 was one of the Electors of President and Vice-President; January, 1790, declined to be a candidate for any office; m. Mary BARTLETT of Newton, New Hampshire, who d. 1789, dau. of Joseph and (HOYT) BARTLETT.