Catherine GERRY
Born: 1 March 1787, Cambridge, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 9 June 1850, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 9 June 1850, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Elbridge Thomas
GERRY
Born
17 July 1744
,
Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
23 November 1814
,
Washington, DC, USA
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Born: 17 July 1744 in Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father:
Thomas GERRY
Mother:
Elizabeth GREENLEAF
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Elbridge Thomas married Ann THOMPSON 12 February 1786 in Manhattan, Crown Colony of New York . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Ann THOMPSON was born 12 August 1763 in Manhattan, Crown Colony of New York . Ann died 17 March 1849 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA .
Elbridge Thomas GERRY died 23 November 1814 in Washington, DC, USA.
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5th Vice President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1813 – November 23, 1814
President James Madison
Preceded by George Clinton
Succeeded by Daniel D. Tompkins
9th Governor of Massachusetts
In office
June 10, 1810 – March 4, 1812
Lieutenant William Gray
Preceded by Christopher Gore
Succeeded by Caleb Strong
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Massachusetts's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793
Preceded by None
Succeeded by Shearjashub Bourne, Peleg Coffin, Jr. and David Cobb (General ticket)
Personal details
Born July 17, 1744
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Died November 23, 1814 (aged 70)
Washington, D.C.
Political party Democratic-Republican
Spouse(s) Ann Thompson Gerry
Alma mater Harvard College
Religion Episcopalian
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5th Vice President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1813 – November 23, 1814
President James Madison
Preceded by George Clinton
Succeeded by Daniel D. Tompkins
9th Governor of Massachusetts
In office
June 10, 1810 – March 4, 1812
Lieutenant William Gray
Preceded by Christopher Gore
Succeeded by Caleb Strong
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Massachusetts's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793
Preceded by None
Succeeded by Shearjashub Bourne, Peleg Coffin, Jr. and David Cobb (General ticket)
Personal details
Born July 17, 1744
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Died November 23, 1814 (aged 70)
Washington, D.C.
Political party Democratic-Republican
Spouse(s) Ann Thompson Gerry
Alma mater Harvard College
Religion Episcopalian
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Spouse & Children of Elbridge Thomas GERRY
Elbridge Thomas GERRY married 
Ann THOMPSON
Marriage date: 12 February 1786
Marriage place: Manhattan, Crown Colony of New York
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Ann THOMPSONMarriage date: 12 February 1786
Marriage place: Manhattan, Crown Colony of New York
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groom's name: Elbridge Gerry
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bride's name: Ann Thompson
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marriage date: 12 Feb 1786
marriage place: Trinity Church Parish,New York,New York,New York
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indexing project (batch) number: M51059-1
system origin: New_York-ODM
source film number: 974.7 B2N V. 69-72
reference number:
"New York, Marriages, 1686-1980," index, FamilySearch.org : accessed 11 Dec 2012), Elbridge Gerry and Ann Thompson, 12 Feb 1786; citing reference , FHL microfilm 974.7 B2N V. 69-72.
Children of Elbridge Thomas GERRY and Ann THOMPSON
Ann GERRY
Born: December 1791, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 16 February 1883, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died: 16 February 1883, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Thomas Russell GERRY
Born: 8 December 1794, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 6 October 1848, New Rochelle, New York, USA
Died: 6 October 1848, New Rochelle, New York, USA
Emily Louisa GERRY
Born: 13 April 1802, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 2 December 1894, North Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died: 2 December 1894, North Haven, Connecticut, USA
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1744 Birth
Name: Elbridge Gerry
Gender: Male
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Birth Date: 17 Jul 1744
birthPlace: MARBLEHEAD,ESSEX,MASSACHUSETTS
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father's Name: Thomas Gerry
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mother's Name: Elizabeth
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indexing project (batch) number: C50030-1
system origin: Massachusetts-ODM
source Film Number: 0823835 IT 4, 1033778, 0823835 IT 4
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'Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915,' index, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ FZ8Q-2HM : accessed 11 Dec 2012), Elbridge Gerry, 17 Jul 1744; citing reference , FHL microfilm 0823835 IT 4, 1033778, 0823835 IT 4.
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Birth Date: 17 Jul 1744
birthPlace: MARBLEHEAD,ESSEX,MASSACHUSETTS
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father's Name: Thomas Gerry
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mother's Name: Elizabeth
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indexing project (batch) number: C50030-1
system origin: Massachusetts-ODM
source Film Number: 0823835 IT 4, 1033778, 0823835 IT 4
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'Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915,' index, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ FZ8Q-2HM : accessed 11 Dec 2012), Elbridge Gerry, 17 Jul 1744; citing reference , FHL microfilm 0823835 IT 4, 1033778, 0823835 IT 4.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1786 Marriage / PartnerElbridge Thomas GERRY and Ann THOMPSON 12 February 1786, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
He was 41 years old.
1787 Birth of ChildCatherine GERRY was born 1 March 1787, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Elbridge Thomas was 42 years old.
1790 Birth of ChildEliza GERRY was born 4 July 1790, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Elbridge Thomas was 45 years old.
1791 Birth of ChildAnn GERRY was born December 1791, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Elbridge Thomas was 47 years old.
1793 Birth of ChildElbridge Thomas GERRY was born 12 June 1793, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Elbridge Thomas was 48 years old.
1794 Birth of ChildThomas Russell GERRY was born 8 December 1794, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Elbridge Thomas was 50 years old.
1796 Birth of ChildHelen Maria GERRY was born 19 July 1796, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Elbridge Thomas was 52 years old.
1797 Birth of ChildJames Thompson GERRY was born 21 August 1797, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Elbridge Thomas was 53 years old.
1800 Birth of ChildEleanor Sandford (Stanford) GERRY was born 28 June 1800, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Elbridge Thomas was 55 years old.
1802 Birth of ChildEmily Louisa GERRY was born 13 April 1802, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Elbridge Thomas was 57 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.1814 Death
Name: Elbridge Gerry
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Death Date: 23 Nov 1814
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indexing project (batch) number: B03522-2
system origin: Connecticut-EASy
source Film Number: 3249
reference number: p 89
'Connecticut, Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' index, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ F7N9-9YS : accessed 11 Dec 2012), Elbridge Gerry, 23 Nov 1814; citing reference p 89, FHL microfilm 3249.
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source Film Number: 3249
reference number: p 89
'Connecticut, Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' index, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ F7N9-9YS : accessed 11 Dec 2012), Elbridge Gerry, 23 Nov 1814; citing reference p 89, FHL microfilm 3249.
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Congressional Cemetery Washington District of Columbia District Of Columbia, USA Plot: Range 29, Site 10
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Congressional Cemetery Washington District of Columbia District Of Columbia, USA Plot: Range 29, Site 10
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
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1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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