John ENSIGN

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21 February 1694 , Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Died

November 1776 , New Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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Thomas ENSIGN Hannah SHEPARD

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Born: 21 February 1694 in Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Father: Thomas ENSIGN

Mother: Hannah SHEPARD

Paternal grandparents: David ENSIGN , Mehitable GUNN

Maternal grandparents: John SHEPARD , Rebecca GREENHILL

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John married Elizabeth DICKINSON 13 May 1719 in Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Elizabeth DICKINSON was born abt. 1695 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth died 5 July 1758 in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

John ENSIGN died November 1776 in New Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut.
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John ENSIGN married

Elizabeth DICKINSON
Marriage date: 13 May 1719
Marriage place: Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Children of John ENSIGN and Elizabeth DICKINSON

Jacob ENSIGN

Born: 2 February 1724, Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 18 January 1813, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA

Elisha ENSIGN

Born: 29 December 1729, Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 16 May 1808, Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Elizabeth SEDGWICK 1752 Place: West Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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Birth — 1694
21 February 1694
Hartford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1719 Marriage / Partner
John ENSIGN and Elizabeth DICKINSON 13 May 1719, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

He was 25 years old.

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

1724 Birth of Child
Jacob ENSIGN was born 2 February 1724, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

John was 29 years old.

1729 Birth of Child
Elisha ENSIGN was born 29 December 1729, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

John was 35 years old.

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

1758 Death of Spouse/Partner
Elizabeth DICKINSON died 5 July 1758, West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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

Death — 1776
November 1776
New Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 82.

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Last updated 10/31/2023 6:09:57 PM

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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state

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