Stephen ACKLEY

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9 September 1739 , East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Died

3 January 1823 , East Hampton, Connecticut, USA

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Job ACKLEY Elizabeth FULLER

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Born: 9 September 1739 in East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Father: Job ACKLEY

Mother: Elizabeth FULLER

Stephen had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Stephen married Thankful WATROUS abt. 1757 in Colchester, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Thankful WATROUS was born abt. 1736 in Colchester, Connecticut, USA (Westchester). Thankful died 8 September 1813 in Colchester, Connecticut, USA (Westchester). Thankful was the child of John WATROUS and Thankful HUNGERFORD.

Stephen married (2) Alice FULLER 6 November 1770 in East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Alice FULLER was born abt. 1750 in Andover, Connecticut, USA.

Stephen ACKLEY died 3 January 1823 in East Hampton, Connecticut, USA .
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Stephen ACKLEY married

Thankful WATROUS
Marriage date: abt. 1757
Marriage place: Colchester, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Thankful WATROUS was the child of John WATROUS and Thankful HUNGERFORD

Children of Stephen ACKLEY and Thankful WATROUS

Stephen ACKLEY

Born: abt. 1761, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 22 August 1836, Portland, Connecticut, USA

Married: Mehitable CHAMBERLAIN 1791

Anne ACKLEY

Born: abt. 1763, , Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,

Stephen ACKLEY married

Alice FULLER
Marriage date: 6 November 1770
Marriage place: East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Children of Stephen ACKLEY and Alice FULLER

Stephen ACKLEY

Born: 17 August 1771, East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: abt. 1799, , Connecticut, USA

Alice ACKLEY

Born: 20 February 1775, East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: February 1813, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA

Sarah Fuller ACKLEY

Born: 20 March 1778, East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 11 October 1805, Orwell, Vermont, USA

Polly ACKLEY

Born: 2 December 1781, East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 14 May 1843, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA

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Birth — 1739
9 September 1739
East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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

1770 Marriage / Partner
Stephen ACKLEY and Alice FULLER 6 November 1770, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Goodspeed's Landing) (Moodus) (Leesville) (Hadlyme)

He was 31 years old.

1771 Birth of Child
Stephen ACKLEY was born 17 August 1771, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Goodspeed's Landing) (Moodus) (Leesville) (Hadlyme)

Stephen was 31 years old.

Revolutionary War
ACKLEY, STEPHEN SR
Ancestor #: A000338
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 9-9-1739 EAST HADDAM CONNECTICUT
Death: 1-3-1823 CHATHAM CONNECTICUT
Service Description: 1) PROVIDED SUBSTITUTE

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1) THANKFUL WATROUS
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1775 Birth of Child
Alice ACKLEY was born 20 February 1775, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Goodspeed's Landing) (Moodus) (Leesville) (Hadlyme)

Stephen was 35 years old.

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)

1778 Birth of Child
Sarah Fuller ACKLEY was born 20 March 1778, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Goodspeed's Landing) (Moodus) (Leesville) (Hadlyme)

Stephen was 38 years old.

1781 Birth of Child
Polly ACKLEY was born 2 December 1781, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Goodspeed's Landing) (Moodus) (Leesville) (Hadlyme)

Stephen was 42 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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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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1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 Death of Child
Sarah Fuller ACKLEY died 11 October 1805, Orwell, Vermont, USA

Stephen was 66 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.

1813 Death of Child
Alice ACKLEY died February 1813, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Goodspeed's Landing) (Moodus) (Leesville) (Hadlyme)

Stephen was 73 years old.

1813 Death of Spouse/Partner
Thankful WATROUS died 8 September 1813, Colchester, Connecticut, USA (Westchester)

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

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

Death
Name: Stephen Ackley
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 03 Jan 1823
Death Place: East Hampton
Age: 84
Birth Date: 1739
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03215-5
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3076
Reference ID: P 25

'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7C4-K3J : 3 December 2014), Stephen Ackley, 03 Jan 1823; citing East Hampton, reference P 25; FHL microfilm 3,076.'
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Lakeview Cemetery East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

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Lakeview Cemetery East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

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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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