Waitstill Rufus
SCOTT
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Born: 16 March 1742 in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, New England
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Waitstill Rufus married Lydia MARSH . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Lydia MARSH was born 23 May 1746 in Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls). Lydia died 22 January 1826 in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, USA (Spofford).
Waitstill Rufus SCOTT died 6 March 1824 in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, USA .
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Birth — 174216 March 1742
Westmoreland, New Hampshire, New England
1772 Birth of ChildLydia SCOTT was born 8 January 1772, Westmoreland, New Hampshire, USA
Waitstill Rufus was 29 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
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.
Death — 18246 March 1824
Chesterfield, New Hampshire, USA
He died at the age of 82.
Record added: 9/14/2021 10:01:38 AM
Last updated: 2/4/2025 4:21:46 PM
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New Hampshire was named by Captain John Mason after Hampshire, England. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1686 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New Hampshire, New England
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New Hampshire
June 21, 1788 - New Hampshire becomes 9th U.S. state
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