John
ARMSTRONG
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Born: 13 October 1717 in Brookeborough, Fermanagh, Ireland
John had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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John married Rebecca LYON November 1746 in Crown Colony of Pennsylvania . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Rebecca LYON was born 2 May 1719 in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland. Rebecca died 16 November 1797 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA.
John ARMSTRONG died 9 March 1795 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Spouse & Children of John ARMSTRONG
Rebecca LYONMarriage date: November 1746
Marriage place: , Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
Children of John ARMSTRONG and Rebecca LYON
James ARMSTRONGDied: 6 May 1828, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
John Long ARMSTRONGDied: 1 April 1843, Red Hook, Dutchess, New York, USA
Jane ARMSTRONGDied: ,
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Birth — 171713 October 1717
Brookeborough, Fermanagh, Ireland
1746 Marriage / PartnerJohn ARMSTRONG and Rebecca LYON November 1746, , Pennsylvania, USA
He was 29 years old.
1748 Birth of ChildJames ARMSTRONG was born 29 August 1748, Marsh Creek, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
John was 30 years old.
1758 Birth of ChildJohn Long ARMSTRONG was born 25 November 1758, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
John was 41 years old.
1761 Birth of ChildJane ARMSTRONG was born 10 November 1761, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
John was 44 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1789 Marriage of ChildJames ARMSTRONG married 18 June 1789, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA to Mary Polly STEVENSON
Death — 17959 March 1795
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
He died at the age of 77.
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Last updated: 3/17/2025 6:23:45 PM
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