Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Tyson, Joseph
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bedminster Township


JOSEPH TYSON farmer, P.O. Dublin, is a native of Springtown 
township, and was born December 7, 1853. His grandfather, 
also named Joseph, was born in this township, and died on 
his place, near Bedminsterville, about the year 1864.  His 
wife was Annie Leatherman, who is living with her son, 
Aaron, in this township, and is 82 years old.  Their son, 
Jacob, was the father of the subject of this sketch.  He was 
born in this township February 27, 1825, and died March 18, 
1885.  After his marriage he removed to Springfield, and a 
few years later bought and removed to the farm where Joseph 
now lives, and died there twenty-eight years afterward.  He 
was a man who took his share of the responsibilities of a 
citizen and held several offices, though he never sought 
any.  He was a member of the Old Deep Run Mennonite church, 
and was held in esteem by his neighbors.  His wife was 
Sarah, daughter of Joseph Myers, of Springfield township.  
She was born April 18, 1827, and is now living with Joseph.  
They were married March 1, 1853.  Two of their children, 
Cornelius and Elizabeth, died young.  The others are:  
Annie, wife of Jonas Fretz, in Bedminsterville; Susanna, 
living with her mother; Elizabeth, wife of Elias Fretz, in 
Bedminsterville; Abraham, who lives with our subject; and 
Joseph, who was the oldest of the family and who, on his 
father's death, bought the home place, where he has since 
lived.  December 4, 1880, he was married to Eliza, daughter 
of Joseph D. Rosenberger. She was born November 7, 1853.  
Mr. Tyson is one of the progressive young men of the 
township.  Active, energetic, and wide awake he is bound to 
succeed.  He and his wife are members of the Old Deep Run 
Mennonite church.