Jonathan WORTHINGTON

Born

31 March 1744 , West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Died

14 August 1809 , West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

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Jonathan WORTHINGTON Mary PURCHASE

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Born: 31 March 1744 in West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Father: Jonathan WORTHINGTON

Mother: Mary PURCHASE

Jonathan had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Jonathan married Mary BURBANK 11 January 1770 in West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary BURBANK was born abt. 1750 in Salisbury, Connecticut, USA (Lakeville). Mary died 10 May 1794 in Agawam, Massachusetts, USA (Feeding Hills).

Jonathan WORTHINGTON died 14 August 1809 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
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Jonathan WORTHINGTON married

Mary BURBANK
Marriage date: 11 January 1770
Marriage place: West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Children of Jonathan WORTHINGTON and Mary BURBANK

Lucy WORTHINGTON

Born: 28 August 1772, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 20 April 1838, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Eli BALL 25 November 1787 Place: West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

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Birth — 1744
31 March 1744
West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

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

1770 Marriage / Partner
Jonathan WORTHINGTON and Mary BURBANK 11 January 1770, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

He was 25 years old.

1772 Birth of Child
Lucy WORTHINGTON was born 28 August 1772, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)

Jonathan was 28 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)

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)

1787 Marriage of Child
Lucy WORTHINGTON married 25 November 1787, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA to Eli BALL

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)

1794 Death of Spouse/Partner
Mary BURBANK died 10 May 1794, Agawam, Massachusetts, USA (Feeding Hills)

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 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

Grave

Agawam Center Cemetery
Agawam, Massachusetts, USA (Feeding Hills)

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Death — 1809
14 August 1809
West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 65.

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Agawam Center Cemetery

820 Main Street
Agawam, Massachusetts, USA (Feeding Hills)
Phone: (413) 786-5399

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Last updated: 2/11/2022 6:14:24 PM

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February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state