Ruth
THOMAS
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Born: 27 March 1761 in Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Ruth married William BAILEY June 1782 in Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
William BAILEY was born abt. 1760 in Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Higganum) (Tylerville). William died 30 January 1815 in Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Higganum) (Tylerville).
Ruth THOMAS died 13 December 1834 in Haddam, Connecticut, USA .
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Spouse & Children of Ruth THOMAS
William BAILEYMarriage date: June 1782
Marriage place: Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Children of William BAILEY and Ruth THOMAS
Ruth BAILEY
Hezekiah BAILEYDied: 18 December 1877, Agawam, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 176127 March 1761
Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1782 Marriage / PartnerRuth THOMAS and William BAILEY June 1782, Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Higganum) (Tylerville)
She was 21 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
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.
1815 Death of Spouse/PartnerWilliam BAILEY died 30 January 1815, Haddam, Connecticut, USA (Higganum) (Tylerville)
Death — 183413 December 1834
Haddam, Connecticut, USA
She died at the age of 73.
Record added: 3/2/2025 12:50:26 PM
Last updated: 3/2/2025 12:53:35 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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