Nathaniel BARBER

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18 March 1728 , Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Died

14 October 1787 , Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay

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Nathaniel BARBER Dorothy FARNUM

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Born: 18 March 1728 in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Father: Nathaniel BARBER

Mother: Dorothy FARNUM

Maternal grandparents: David FARNUM , Dorothy UNKNOWN

Nathaniel was a participant in the Boston Tea Party.

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Nathaniel married Elizabeth MAXWELL 3 May 1750 in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 14 children.
Elizabeth MAXWELL was born 20 October 1731 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Elizabeth died 12 July 1775 in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth was the child of William MAXWELL and Lydia SHUTE.

Nathaniel married (2) Mary WINSLOW 19 December 1776 in Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . Mary WINSLOW was born 23 June 1732 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Mary died 8 January 1778 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Mary was the child of Joshua WINSLOW and Elizabeth SAVAGE.

Nathaniel married (3) Elizabeth SYMMES 27 January 1779 in Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . Elizabeth SYMMES was born 4 March 1738 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Elizabeth died 14 February 1782 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Elizabeth was the child of Andrew SYMMES and Hannah BRIDGE.

Nathaniel married (4) Abigail SYMMES 14 July 1782 in Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Abigail SYMMES was born 5 March 1749 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Abigail died 13 February 1806 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Abigail was the child of Andrew SYMMES and Hannah BRIDGE.

Nathaniel BARBER died 14 October 1787 in Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .

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Nathaniel BARBER married

Elizabeth MAXWELL
Marriage date: 3 May 1750
Marriage place: Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Elizabeth MAXWELL was the child of William MAXWELL and Lydia SHUTE

Children of Nathaniel BARBER and Elizabeth MAXWELL

Nathaniel BARBER

Born: 28 March 1751, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 7 February 1796, St. Croix, Virgin Islands

George Maxwell BARBER

Born: 11 May 1752, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Caleb Lyman BARBER

Born: 17 October 1753, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 25 October 1753, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Elizabeth BARBER

Born: 20 April 1755, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 21 December 1832, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Caleb Lyman BARBER

Born: 19 December 1756, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 10 June 1779,

Susanna BARBER

Born: 21 May 1758, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 9 June 1758, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay

William BARBER

Born: 15 November 1760, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1781, At Sea*

David Farnam BARBER

Born: 10 August 1762, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 30 November 1792, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Susanna Farnam BARBER

Born: 22 October 1763, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 5 January 1826, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

John Farnam BARBER

Born: 3 November 1764, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 24 July 1861, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Wilkes BARBER

Born: 16 October 1766, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: February 1805, At Sea*

Oliver Cromwell BARBER

Born: 24 August 1768, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: May 1807, Africa

Catherine Mccauley BARBER

Born: 15 April 1770, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 27 October 1841, Manhattan, New York, USA

Dorothy Farnham BARBER

Born: 5 April 1771, Lynnfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 27 February 1857, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

Nathaniel BARBER married

Mary WINSLOW
Marriage date: 19 December 1776
Marriage place: Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Mary WINSLOW was the child of Joshua WINSLOW and Elizabeth SAVAGE

Children of Nathaniel BARBER and Mary WINSLOW

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Nathaniel BARBER married

Elizabeth SYMMES
Marriage date: 27 January 1779
Marriage place: Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Elizabeth SYMMES was the child of Andrew SYMMES and Hannah BRIDGE

Children of Nathaniel BARBER and Elizabeth SYMMES

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Nathaniel BARBER married

Abigail SYMMES
Marriage date: 14 July 1782
Marriage place: Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Abigail SYMMES was the child of Andrew SYMMES and Hannah BRIDGE

Children of Nathaniel BARBER and Abigail SYMMES

George Caleb William BARBER

Born: 22 November 1785, Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 8 February 1819, Stoddartsville, Buck Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

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Birth — 1728
18 March 1728
Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay

1750 Marriage / Partner
Nathaniel BARBER and Elizabeth MAXWELL 3 May 1750, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

He was 22 years old.

1751 Birth of Child
Nathaniel BARBER was born 28 March 1751, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 23 years old.

1752 Birth of Child
George Maxwell BARBER was born 11 May 1752, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 24 years old.

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

1753 Birth of Child
Caleb Lyman BARBER was born 17 October 1753, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 25 years old.

1755 Birth of Child
Elizabeth BARBER was born 20 April 1755, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 27 years old.

1756 Birth of Child
Caleb Lyman BARBER was born 19 December 1756, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 28 years old.

1758 Birth of Child
Susanna BARBER was born 21 May 1758, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 30 years old.

1760 Birth of Child
William BARBER was born 15 November 1760, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 32 years old.

1762 Birth of Child
David Farnam BARBER was born 10 August 1762, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 34 years old.

1763 Birth of Child
Susanna Farnam BARBER was born 22 October 1763, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 35 years old.

1764 Birth of Child
John Farnam BARBER was born 3 November 1764, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 36 years old.

1766 Birth of Child
Wilkes BARBER was born 16 October 1766, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 38 years old.

1768 Birth of Child
Oliver Cromwell BARBER was born 24 August 1768, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 40 years old.

1770 Birth of Child
Catherine Mccauley BARBER was born 15 April 1770, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 42 years old.

1771 Birth of Child
Dorothy Farnham BARBER was born 5 April 1771, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA

Nathaniel was 43 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
Elizabeth MAXWELL died 12 July 1775, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA

1776 Marriage / Partner
Nathaniel BARBER and Mary WINSLOW 19 December 1776, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

He was 48 years old.

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)

1778 Death of Spouse/Partner
Mary WINSLOW died 8 January 1778, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

1779 Marriage / Partner
Nathaniel BARBER and Elizabeth SYMMES 27 January 1779, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

He was 50 years old.

1782 Marriage / Partner
Nathaniel BARBER and Abigail SYMMES 14 July 1782, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

He was 54 years old.

1782 Death of Spouse/Partner
Elizabeth SYMMES died 14 February 1782, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

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)

1785 Birth of Child
George Caleb William BARBER was born 22 November 1785, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Nathaniel was 57 years old.

Death — 1787
14 October 1787
Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 59.

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