Joshua Hagen ^130,136

  General Notes:

A copy of a page from the Hagen Family Bible in the possession of John Wesley Hagen (of Parkesburg, Chester Co., PA April 2008) records the birth of Joshua Hagen as November 23, 1804. Joshua's obituary, a copy of which is with John W. Hagen, reports his place of birth as Martic Forge ... see the obituary below that reports his date of birth as 1803.

A copy of a page from the Hagen Family Bible in the possession of John Wesley Hagen (of Parkesburg, Chester Co., PA April 2008) records "Joshua Hagen departed this life June 2, 1883 Aged 79 yrs 6 mo 9 dys".

From Cemetery Records of Martic Township by Jenne Renkin
Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church Cemetery [Clark Family Burying Ground]
Row 11
Mary Hagen, 12/11/1811 - 12/12/1892, 81y1d
Joshua Hagen, 12/23/1803 - 6/2/1883, 79y6m9d
Sarah Hagen, w/o Elijah, mother, 5/20/1820 - 3/31/1882, 61y10m11d
Elijah Hagen, 7/31/1821 - 6/26/1878, 56y5m26d

Joshua never married. His mother, Martha, lived with him many years, as did his niece.

Listed as Blacksmith and Tax Collector/Inspector in Lancaster Co.

The 1840 Federal Census for Martick [Martic] Township, Lancaster Co., PA, page 274 records Joshua Hagan (30-40), 1 woman (60-70) [his mother Martha], 2 women (15-19, sisters Mary Catherine and Abigail), 1 male (20-29) [Enoch], 1 male (15-19) [Elijah]. Nearby are his brothers, George and Davis, and their families ... see general notes on George and Davis.

The 1850 Federal Census for Martic Township, Lancaster Co., PA, page 130B, dated Sept 21, 1850 records Joshua Hagen (47 - Blacksmith). Also in the household are his mother, Martha Hagen (67), and sister Mary Hagen (37). Joshua has real estate valued at $4,300. Next door is his sister, Hannah, and her husband Thomas Alexander, and their children ... see general notes on Hannah Hagen. Nearby are his brothers Elijah, Davis, and Enoch.

See general notes on Elijah Hagen regarding 1860 census records for Joshua and other Hagen family members.

The 1860 Federal Census for Martic Township, Lancaster Co., PA, Mt. Nebo P. O., page 512, dated July 13, 1860 records Joshua Hagens (sic) (56) with Mary Hagens (48) and their niece Catharine Hagens (14). Joshua is listed as employed as a "Gentleman". He has real estate valued at $6,500. Next door is his brother, Elijah Hagens (sic), and his family. The previous page of the this census record lists Joshua's brother, Davis, and his family.

The 1870 Federal Census for Martic Township, Lancaster Co., PA records Joshua Hagen (64) with his sister Mary Hagen (50) and niece Catherine [Kate] Hagen (24). Joshua is listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and a personal estate valued at $300. Mary is listed as a housekeeper while Catherine is an assistant.

The 1880 Federal Census for Martic Township, Lancaster Co., PA, District 169, page 393A, dated June 8, 1880 records Joshua Hagen (77 - PA/PA/PA), his sister Mary Hagen (68 - PA/PA/PA), and niece Kate Hagen (36 - PA/PA/PA). Joshua's occupation is listed as farmer. This record indicates that both his parents, John and Martha Hagen, were born in Pennsylvania.

Obituary for Joshua Hagen (1883)
Martic Items
Death of Mr. Joshua Hagen - Rural School Work - A Monster Egg
Mr. Joshua Hagen, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Martic township, departed this life at his residence at Mount Nebo, on last Saturday. Mr. Hagen was born at what is known as Old Martic Forge, Martic township, in the year 1803. He learned the blacksmith trade, a trade which every male member of his family learned. He carried on his trade at Martic Forge for some time, but afterwards removed to Mount Nebo, where he built a house, just fifty-one years ago. That property he disposed of to Mr. Jas. Neel, purchased a farm, known as the "River Hill," in Martic township, resided there for some time, returned to Mount Nebo, and repurchased the property previously owned by him, where he died upon the day above stated.
Mr. Hagen was the last male representative of his family, his two brothers having died some years previously. He has three sisters living - Mrs. Henry Andrews, who resides in Lancaster, Miss Mary Hagen, of Mount Nebo, and Mrs. Alexander, widow of the late Thomas Alexander.
Mr. Hagen was a man of great mildness of disposition, deep religious convictions, an earnest friend of the right, and an exemplary citizen. One peculiar trait of his character deserves mention. Though never married, he almost worshipped little children. He had more respect for a child and treated them more kindly than any man with whom it has been our good fortune to be acquainted. His funeral took place on Tuesday of last week. His remains were interred in the burying grounds attached to the Mount Nebo Presbyterian church and a sermon appropriate to the occasion was preached by Rev. R. C. Wood.


Joshua Hagen is buried at the cemetery at Mount Nebo Presbyterian Church in what was called Clark's Family Burying Ground before the church was built. Several of Joshua's siblings, nieces, and nephews are buried there as well. The church was built in 1855 and was torn down ca 1990. As of 2008 the borders and headstones are still visible at the graveyard along West View Rd near Mt. Nebo. This is possibly where John Hagen and his son George are buried; however, since John died in 1825 and Joshua's obituary indicates that he came to Mt. Nebo from Martic Forge ca 1832, it is presumed that John, Martha, and their son George are buried near Old Martic Forge rather than in Mt. Nebo.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Blacksmith/Tax Collector - in 1870 & 1880 as a Farmer.