I. Josiah WILLARD b. 17 Jul 1756, Rutland, Worcester Co, MA, m. 18 Sep 1781, Laurane LOOMIS, b. 1 Sep 1762, Westfield, Hampden Co., MA, (daughter of Seth LOOMIS and Mindwell PORTER), d. 1840, Marion, Wayne Co., NY. Josiah died 6 Mar 1836, Marion, Wayne Co., NY. Resided at Westfield, Norwich, & Granville, MA; Dorset, VT; & Williamson, NY. Were at Westfield, NY, 1790-1804. He enlisted in Capt. John Hastings' company of Col. Jackson's regiment, and served until 11/5/1780. He visited Boston in 1832 and called upon Mr. Joseph WILLARD. DAR Patriot Index: Pvt MA Laurane: She first married Mr. NOBLE and was a widow when she married Josiah WILLARD (See their descendants.)