Richard
BECKLEY
Born
27 September 1758
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Wethersfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
2 May 1841
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Winchester, Connecticut, USA
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Born: 27 September 1758 in Wethersfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
Abraham BECKLEY
Mother:
Deborah UNKNOWN
Paternal grandparents:
Richard BECKLEY
, Elizabeth DEMING
Richard had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Richard married Susanna WILCOX abt. 1788 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Susanna WILCOX was born 1 May 1766 in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. Susanna died 31 March 1828 in Winchester, Connecticut, USA (Winsted).
Richard BECKLEY died 2 May 1841 in Winchester, Connecticut, USA .
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Spouse & Children of Richard BECKLEY
Children of Richard BECKLEY and Susanna WILCOX
Reuben BECKLEYBorn: 31 December 1789, Wethersfield, Connecticut, USA
Died: 6 September 1871, Berlin, Connecticut, USA
Died: 6 September 1871, Berlin, Connecticut, USA
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Birth — 175827 September 1758
Wethersfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Revolutionary War
BECKLEY, RICHARD
Ancestor #: A008355
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 1759-62 WETHERSFIELD HARTFORD CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 5-2-1841 NORFOLK LITCHFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Pension Number: *S39188
Service Source: *S39188
Service Description: 1) CAPTS ABIJAH SAVAGE, WYLLY
2) COLS HENRY SHERBOURN, WEBB, CONT TROOP
RESIDENCE
1) City: WETHERSFIELD - County: HARTFORD CO - State: CONNECTICUT
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1) SUSANNAH WILCOX
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BECKLEY, RICHARD
Ancestor #: A008355
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 1759-62 WETHERSFIELD HARTFORD CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 5-2-1841 NORFOLK LITCHFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Pension Number: *S39188
Service Source: *S39188
Service Description: 1) CAPTS ABIJAH SAVAGE, WYLLY
2) COLS HENRY SHERBOURN, WEBB, CONT TROOP
RESIDENCE
1) City: WETHERSFIELD - County: HARTFORD CO - State: CONNECTICUT
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1) SUSANNAH WILCOX
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1789 Birth of ChildReuben BECKLEY was born 31 December 1789, Wethersfield, Connecticut, USA
Richard was 31 years old.
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.
1828 Death of Spouse/PartnerSusanna WILCOX died 31 March 1828, Winchester, Connecticut, USA (Winsted)
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Death Date: 02 May 1841
Death Place: Winchester
Age: 82
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03208-9
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3086
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'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch : 3 December 2014), Richard Beckley, 02 May 1841; citing Winchester, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,086.'
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Death Date: 02 May 1841
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03208-9
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3086
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'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch : 3 December 2014), Richard Beckley, 02 May 1841; citing Winchester, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,086.'
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Winsted Old Burying Ground Winsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
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Last updated: 2/26/2025 4:55:14 PM
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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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