The statement below conflicts with information already gathered. The correct spelling for Mary's last name is unknown. It is also unknown if she was the daughter of Samuel or John. Both versions are included in the event proof is found for either.
Josiah, son of Joseph Beardsley, was born in Stratford or Brookhaven about 1685-90. He married, November 4, 1712, at Stratford, Mary Whittemore, probably daughter of Samuel.