Henry BRACE

Born

16 June 1744 , Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Died

17 February 1814 , West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Henry married Abigail HOOKER 18 August 1763 in Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Abigail HOOKER was born 14 July 1746 in West Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut. Abigail died 6 August 1802 in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Parents of Henry BRACE

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Henry BRACE

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Elizabeth CADWELL

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

Henry BRACE married

Abigail HOOKER
Marriage date: 18 August 1763
Marriage place: Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Children of Henry BRACE and Abigail HOOKER

Lory BRACE

Born: abt. 1770, , Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: August 1825, West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Manning BRACE

Born: 25 December 1774, Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 30 May 1828, West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Oren BRACE

Born: 15 May 1785, West Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 15 July 1804, West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Birth — 1744
16 June 1744
Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

1763 Marriage / Partner
Henry BRACE and Abigail HOOKER 18 August 1763, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

He was 19 years old.

1774 Birth of Child
Manning BRACE was born 25 December 1774, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Henry was 30 years old.

Revolutionary War

BRACE, HENRY
Ancestor #: A013248
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 1744 HARTFORD WEST DIST CONNECTICUT
Death: 3-17-1814 WEST HARTFORD CONNECTICUT
Service Description: 1) GEN. WOLCOTT

RESIDENCE
1) City: HARTFORD WEST DIST - State: CONNECTICUT

SPOUSE
1) ABIGAIL HOOKER

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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)

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)

1785 Birth of Child
Oren BRACE was born 15 May 1785, West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Henry was 40 years old.

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

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

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

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

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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1802 Death of Spouse/Partner
Abigail HOOKER died 6 August 1802, West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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

1804 Death of Child
Oren BRACE died 15 July 1804, West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Henry was 60 years old.

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

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.

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Name: Henry Brace
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Death Date: 17 Mar 1814
Death Place: West Hartford, Connecticut
Age: 70
Birth Date: 1744
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03221-7
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film Number: 3093
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'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7CJ-Z24 : 3 December 2014), Henry Brace, 17 Mar 1814; citing West Hartford, Connecticut, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,093.'

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Grave

Old Center Cemetery West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA PLOT row 13

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Old Center Cemetery West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA PLOT row 13

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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state

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