Thankful WHITE

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25 May 1747 , Randolph, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Died

22 May 1822 , Abington, Massachusetts, USA

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Joseph WHITE Ruth NASH

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Born: 25 May 1747 in Randolph, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Father: Joseph WHITE

Mother: Ruth NASH

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Thankful married Elihu ADAMS 20 September 1765 in Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Elihu ADAMS was born 29 May 1741 in Holbrook, Massachusetts, USA (East Randolph). Elihu died 10 August 1775 in Randolph, Massachusetts, USA. Elihu was the child of John ADAMS and Susanna BOYLSTON.

Thankful WHITE died 22 May 1822 in Abington, Massachusetts, USA.
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Elihu ADAMS
Marriage date: 20 September 1765
Marriage place: Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Elihu ADAMS was the child of John ADAMS and Susanna BOYLSTON

Children of Elihu ADAMS and Thankful WHITE

Sarah ADAMS

Born: 16 April 1765, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: , , Massachusetts, USA

Susanna ADAMS

Born: 3 December 1766, Norfolk, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 31 December 1826, Abington, Massachusetts, USA

John ADAMS

Born: 20 May 1768, Holbrook, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 16 July 1835,

Elisha ADAMS

Born: 1 July 1770, , Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 20 January 1772,

Elisha ADAMS

Born: 25 February 1772, Abington, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 23 February 1823, Abington, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Sarah "Sally" NORTON 31 January 1796 Place: Abington, Massachusetts, USA

Elihu ADAMS

Born: abt. 1775, Holbrook, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

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Birth — 1747
25 May 1747
Randolph, Province of Massachusetts Bay

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

1765 Marriage / Partner
Thankful WHITE and Elihu ADAMS 20 September 1765, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA

She was 18 years old.

1765 Birth of Child
Sarah ADAMS was born 16 April 1765, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA

Thankful was 17 years old.

1766 Birth of Child
Susanna ADAMS was born 3 December 1766, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (North Wrentham)

Thankful was 19 years old.

1768 Birth of Child
John ADAMS was born 20 May 1768, Holbrook, Massachusetts, USA (East Randolph)

Thankful was 21 years old.

1770 Birth of Child
Elisha ADAMS was born 1 July 1770, , Massachusetts, USA

Thankful was 23 years old.

1772 Birth of Child
Elisha ADAMS was born 25 February 1772, Abington, Massachusetts, USA

Thankful was 24 years old.

1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

1775 Death of Spouse/Partner
Elihu ADAMS died 10 August 1775, Randolph, Massachusetts, USA

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)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

George Washington Genealogy

1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1796 Marriage of Child
Elisha ADAMS married 31 January 1796, Abington, Massachusetts, USA to Sarah "Sally" NORTON

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson Genealogy

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)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

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.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

Death — 1822
22 May 1822
Abington, Massachusetts, USA
She died at the age of 75.

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Last updated: 2/14/2025 1:08:04 PM

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1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state