Oliver BAGG

Born

27 January 1753 , West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Died

17 November 1833 , West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Oliver married Tryphena DAY 12 August 1783 in West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Tryphena DAY was born 14 February 1753 in Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay . Tryphena died 21 August 1803 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

Oliver married Jerusha ELY 5 February 1807 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA .
Jerusha ELY was born 8 February 1763 in West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay. Jerusha died 2 February 1836 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

Parents & Family of Oliver BAGG

Parents of Oliver BAGG

Father

Thomas BAGG

Mother

Margaret ROOT

Grandparents of Oliver BAGG

Paternal grandparents

John BAGG Mercy THOMAS

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Oliver had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouses, Marriages & Children of Oliver BAGG

Oliver BAGG married

Tryphena DAY
Marriage date: 12 August 1783
Marriage place: West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay

Children of Oliver BAGG and Tryphena DAY

Tryphena BAGG

Born: 17 September 1789, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 28 January 1867, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Amanda BAGG

Born: 9 June 1793, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 21 June 1872, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Gratia BAGG

Born: 1 April 1795, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 12 October 1864, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Oliver BAGG married

Jerusha ELY
Marriage date: 5 February 1807
Marriage place: West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

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Birth — 1753
27 January 1753
West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Revolutionary War

BAGG, OLIVER
Ancestor #: A004540
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 1-27-1754 WEST SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 11-17-1833 WEST SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
Pension Number: *S
Service Description: 1) CAPTS. CHAPIN & MORGAN, COLS. DANIELSON
2) WOODBRIDGE

SPOUSE
1) TRYPHENA DAY

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1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)

1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)

1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)

1783 Marriage / Partner
Oliver BAGG and Tryphena DAY 12 August 1783, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

He was 30 years old.

1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

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1789 Birth of Child
Tryphena BAGG was born 17 September 1789, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)

Oliver was 36 years old.

1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1793 Birth of Child
Amanda BAGG was born 9 June 1793, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Oliver was 40 years old.

1795 Birth of Child
Gratia BAGG was born 1 April 1795, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)

Oliver was 42 years old.

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

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1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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1803 Death of Spouse/Partner
Tryphena DAY died 21 August 1803, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1807 Marriage / Partner
Oliver BAGG and Jerusha ELY 5 February 1807, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

He was 54 years old.

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

Death

Name: Oliver Bagg
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Death Date: 17 Nov 1833
Death Place: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Age: 80
Birth Date: 1753
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B39208-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film Number: 186172
Reference ID: Book 4, P 21

'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FCM4-DM9 : 10 December 2014), Oliver Bagg, 17 Nov 1833; citing West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, reference Book 4, P 21; FHL microfilm 186,172.'

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Ashley Cemetery West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA

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