Elizabeth GREENLEAF

Born

1 June 1716 , Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Died

2 September 1771 , Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay

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Born: 1 June 1716 in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay

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Elizabeth married Thomas GERRY 16 December 1734 in Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 11 children.
Thomas GERRY was born 15 March 1702 in England (United Kingdom). Thomas died 15 July 1774 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA.

Elizabeth GREENLEAF died 2 September 1771 in Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay.

Daughter of

Enoch Greenleaf
1686 –

and

Rebecca Russell
1692 –

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Elizabeth GREENLEAF married

Thomas GERRY
Marriage date: 16 December 1734
Marriage place: Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Children of Thomas GERRY and Elizabeth GREENLEAF

Thomas GERRY

Born: 19 September 1735, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Samuel GERRY

Born: 30 July 1737, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Elizabeth GERRY

Born: 24 May 1740, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 3 September 1740, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay

John GERRY

Born: 8 October 1741, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Elbridge Thomas GERRY

Born: 17 July 1744, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 23 November 1814, Washington, DC, USA

Married: Ann THOMPSON 12 February 1786 Place: Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)

Samuel GERRY

Born: 30 May 1746, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Elizabeth GERRY

Born: 17 May 1748, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Samuel Russell GERRY

Born: 27 July 1750, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Rebecca GERRY

Born: 20 June 1752, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Daniel GERRY

Born: 4 February 1754, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Daniel GERRY

Born: 22 June 1758, Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

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Birth — 1716
1 June 1716
Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1734 Marriage / Partner
Elizabeth GREENLEAF and Thomas GERRY 16 December 1734, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

She was 18 years old.

1735 Birth of Child
Thomas GERRY was born 19 September 1735, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 19 years old.

1737 Birth of Child
Samuel GERRY was born 30 July 1737, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 21 years old.

1740 Birth of Child
Elizabeth GERRY was born 24 May 1740, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 23 years old.

1741 Birth of Child
John GERRY was born 8 October 1741, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 25 years old.

1744 Birth of Child
Elbridge Thomas GERRY was born 17 July 1744, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 28 years old.

1746 Birth of Child
Samuel GERRY was born 30 May 1746, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 30 years old.

1748 Birth of Child
Elizabeth GERRY was born 17 May 1748, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 31 years old.

1750 Birth of Child
Samuel Russell GERRY was born 27 July 1750, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 34 years old.

1752 Birth of Child
Rebecca GERRY was born 20 June 1752, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 36 years old.

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

1754 Birth of Child
Daniel GERRY was born 4 February 1754, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 37 years old.

1758 Birth of Child
Daniel GERRY was born 22 June 1758, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth was 42 years old.

Death — 1771
2 September 1771
Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
She died at the age of 55.

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Old Burial Hill Cemetery Marblehead Essex County Massachusetts, USA

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Last updated: 5/7/2017 2:09:33 PM

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