Jerusha
KNIGHT
Born
13 March 1747
,
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
27 July 1829
,
Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Parents & Family of Jerusha KNIGHT
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Born: 13 March 1747 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
Jonathan KNIGHT
Mother:
Elizabeth HUTCHINS
Paternal grandparents:
David KNIGHT
, Abigail CRANE
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jerusha married James ADAMS 16 February 1772 in Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
James ADAMS was born 7 June 1748 in Canterbury, Connecticut, USA. James died 8 June 1805 in Canterbury, Connecticut, USA. James was the child of Joseph ADAMS and Sarah BRADFORD.
Jerusha KNIGHT died 27 July 1829 in Canterbury, Connecticut, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Jerusha KNIGHT
Jerusha KNIGHT married 
James ADAMS
Marriage date: 16 February 1772
Marriage place: Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
James ADAMS was the child of Joseph ADAMS and Sarah BRADFORD
James ADAMSMarriage date: 16 February 1772
Marriage place: Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
James ADAMS was the child of Joseph ADAMS and Sarah BRADFORD
Children of James ADAMS and Jerusha KNIGHT
Sarah Bradford ADAMSBorn: 2 April 1774, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 24 May 1852, Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA
Died: 24 May 1852, Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA
James ADAMSBorn: 5 November 1775, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 24 November 1851, Manchester, Connecticut, USA
Died: 24 November 1851, Manchester, Connecticut, USA
Mary ADAMSBorn: 26 March 1778, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 23 May 1858, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: 23 May 1858, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Elisha A ADAMSBorn: 1 June 1782, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 12 November 1863, Benson, Vermont, USA
Died: 12 November 1863, Benson, Vermont, USA
Lorenza ADAMSBorn: 1 June 1782, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 17 June 1837,
Died: 17 June 1837,
Lucy ADAMSBorn: 6 February 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 5 December 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 5 December 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Luther ADAMSBorn: 6 February 1784, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 19 July 1820, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: 19 July 1820, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jeduthan ADAMSBorn: 13 August 1786, Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 23 November 1845, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: 23 November 1845, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Joshua Knight ADAMSBorn: 1 January 1791, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: 7 February 1876, Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 7 February 1876, Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Birth — 174713 March 1747
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1772 Marriage / PartnerJerusha KNIGHT and James ADAMS 16 February 1772, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
She was 24 years old.
1774 Birth of ChildSarah Bradford ADAMS was born 2 April 1774, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 27 years old.
1775 Birth of ChildJames ADAMS was born 5 November 1775, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 28 years old.
1778 Birth of ChildMary ADAMS was born 26 March 1778, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 31 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildElisha A ADAMS was born 1 June 1782, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 35 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildLorenza ADAMS was born 1 June 1782, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 35 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1784 Birth of ChildLucy ADAMS was born 6 February 1784, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 36 years old.
1784 Birth of ChildLuther ADAMS was born 6 February 1784, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 36 years old.
1786 Birth of ChildJeduthan ADAMS was born 13 August 1786, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 39 years old.
1791 Birth of ChildJoshua Knight ADAMS was born 1 January 1791, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 43 years old.
1805 Death of Spouse/PartnerJames ADAMS died 8 June 1805, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
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.1820 Death of ChildLuther ADAMS died 19 July 1820, Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
Jerusha was 73 years old.
Death — 182927 July 1829
Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
She died at the age of 82.
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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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