James
ARMSTRONG
Born
29 August 1748
,
Marsh Creek, Tioga, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
Died
6 May 1828
,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
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Born: 29 August 1748 in Marsh Creek, Tioga, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
Father:
John ARMSTRONG
Mother:
Rebecca LYON
Paternal grandparents:
James ARMSTRONG
, Mary Jane CAMPBELL
James had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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James married Mary Polly STEVENSON 18 June 1789 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Mary Polly STEVENSON was born 1 January 1766 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary Polly died 27 May 1813 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA.
James ARMSTRONG died 6 May 1828 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Spouse & Children of James ARMSTRONG
James ARMSTRONG married 
Mary Polly STEVENSON
Marriage date: 18 June 1789
Marriage place: Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Polly STEVENSONMarriage date: 18 June 1789
Marriage place: Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
Children of James ARMSTRONG and Mary Polly STEVENSON
John Wilkins ARMSTRONGBorn: 17 January 1798, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 19 February 1870, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Died: 19 February 1870, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Alfred ARMSTRONG George Stephenson ARMSTRONG
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Birth — 174829 August 1748
Marsh Creek, Tioga, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1789 Marriage / PartnerJames ARMSTRONG and Mary Polly STEVENSON 18 June 1789, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
He was 40 years old.
1798 Birth of ChildJohn Wilkins ARMSTRONG was born 17 January 1798, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
James was 49 years old.
1801 Birth of ChildAlfred ARMSTRONG was born 14 February 1801, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
James was 52 years old.
1808 Birth of ChildGeorge Stephenson ARMSTRONG was born 8 June 1808, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
James was 59 years old.
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.
1813 Death of Spouse/PartnerMary Polly STEVENSON died 27 May 1813, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
Death — 18286 May 1828
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
He died at the age of 79.
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Pennsylvania means 'Penn's woods' or 'Penn's land.' Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father, Admiral William Penn. Originally, Penn suggested Sylvania (woodland) for his land. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1787 - Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 - Pennsylvania becomes 2nd U.S. state
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