Elizabeth
LEFFINGWELL
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Born: 9 June 1724 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Elizabeth married Samuel Lay COPP 7 March 1745 in New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Samuel Lay COPP was born 24 January 1704 in Stonington, Connecticut, USA (Pawcatuck) (Lords Point). Samuel Lay died 25 March 1774 in Hortonville, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Elizabeth LEFFINGWELL died 4 February 1818 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA .
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Samuel Lay COPPMarriage date: 7 March 1745
Marriage place: New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Children of Samuel Lay COPP and Elizabeth LEFFINGWELL
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Birth — 17249 June 1724
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1745 Marriage / PartnerElizabeth LEFFINGWELL and Samuel Lay COPP 7 March 1745, New London, Connecticut, USA
She was 20 years old.
1759 Birth of ChildAbigail COPP was born 14 November 1759, New London, Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth was 35 years old.
1774 Death of Spouse/PartnerSamuel Lay COPP died 25 March 1774, Hortonville, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
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.Death — 18184 February 1818
Norwich, Connecticut, USA
She died at the age of 93.
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Last updated: 12/31/2025 6:49:00 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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