Alexander WHALEY

Born

28 July 1748 , Montville, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Died

15 February 1833 , Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Born: 28 July 1748 in Montville, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Parents of Alexander WHALEY

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Alexander WHALEY

Mother

Elizabeth SHAW

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Alexander was a participant in the Boston Tea Party.

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Alexander married Abigail LEVERICH 4 March 1773 in Elmhurst, Crown Colony of New York . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Abigail LEVERICH was born 16 June 1752 in Elmhurst, Crown Colony of New York . Abigail died 18 February 1794 in Brooklyn, New York, USA . Abigail was the child of William LEVERICH and Dorothy MORSE.

Alexander married (2) Maria SHUTE 15 January 1805 in Manhattan, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Maria SHUTE was born abt. 1776 in United States. Maria died 29 January 1830 in Brooklyn, New York, USA .

Alexander WHALEY died 15 February 1833 in Brooklyn, New York, USA .

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alternate date of birth: 27 July 1746

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Spouses, Marriages & Children of Alexander WHALEY

Alexander WHALEY married

Abigail LEVERICH
Marriage date: 4 March 1773
Marriage place: Elmhurst, Crown Colony of New York
Abigail LEVERICH was the child of William LEVERICH and Dorothy MORSE

Children of Alexander WHALEY and Abigail LEVERICH

William L WHALEY

Born: 22 March 1774, American Colonies
Died: ,

David WHALEY

Born: 16 February 1775, Brooklyn, Crown Colony of New York
Died: May 1796, , Connecticut, USA

James WHALEY

Born: 23 January 1779, Brooklyn, Crown Colony of New York
Died: ,

Elizabeth WHALEY

Born: 23 March 1781, Brooklyn, Crown Colony of New York
Died: 25 March 1865, , New York, USA

Sarah Leverich WHALEY

Born: 8 March 1783, Brooklyn, Crown Colony of New York
Died: 7 April 1866, Brooklyn, New York, USA

John WHALEY

Born: 22 April 1785, , Crown Colony of New York
Died: ,

Francis WHALEY

Born: 28 September 1787, Brooklyn, Crown Colony of New York
Died: ,

Thomas Alexander WHALEY

Born: 16 May 1790, Newark, New Jersey, USA
Died: 14 February 1832, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Alexander WHALEY

Born: 15 September 1791, , United States
Died: 2 February 1840,

Alexander WHALEY married

Maria SHUTE
Marriage date: 15 January 1805
Marriage place: Manhattan, New York, USA

Children of Alexander WHALEY and Maria SHUTE

Abigail WHALEY

Born: 6 June 1806, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died: ,

George Clinton WHALEY

Born: 18 July 1808, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died: 11 June 1879, Kings, New York, USA

Susannah WHALEY

Born: 22 April 1810, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died: ,

James WHALEY

Born: 22 August 1813, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died: ,

Louisa Shute WHALEY

Born: 28 October 1818, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died: ,

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Birth — 1748
28 July 1748
Montville, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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

1773 Marriage / Partner
Alexander WHALEY and Abigail LEVERICH 4 March 1773, Elmhurst, New York, USA (Newtown)*

He was 24 years old.

1774 Birth of Child
William L WHALEY was born 22 March 1774, , United States (USA) (American Colonies)

Alexander was 25 years old.

1775 Birth of Child
David WHALEY was born 16 February 1775, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 26 years old.

1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

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)

1779 Birth of Child
James WHALEY was born 23 January 1779, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 30 years old.

1781 Birth of Child
Elizabeth WHALEY was born 23 March 1781, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 32 years old.

1783 Birth of Child
Sarah Leverich WHALEY was born 8 March 1783, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 34 years old.

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
John WHALEY was born 22 April 1785, , New York, USA

Alexander was 36 years old.

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1787 Birth of Child
Francis WHALEY was born 28 September 1787, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 39 years old.

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

George Washington Genealogy

1790 Birth of Child
Thomas Alexander WHALEY was born 16 May 1790, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Alexander was 41 years old.

1791 Birth of Child
Alexander WHALEY was born 15 September 1791, , United States (USA) (American Colonies)

Alexander was 43 years old.

1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1794 Death of Spouse/Partner
Abigail LEVERICH died 18 February 1794, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

1796 Death of Child
David WHALEY died May 1796, , Connecticut, USA

Alexander was 47 years old.

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson Genealogy

1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 Marriage / Partner
Alexander WHALEY and Maria SHUTE 15 January 1805, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)

He was 56 years old.

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1806 Birth of Child
Abigail WHALEY was born 6 June 1806, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 57 years old.

1808 Birth of Child
George Clinton WHALEY was born 18 July 1808, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 60 years old.

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

1810 Birth of Child
Susannah WHALEY was born 22 April 1810, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 61 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 Birth of Child
James WHALEY was born 22 August 1813, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 65 years old.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1818 Birth of Child
Louisa Shute WHALEY was born 28 October 1818, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 70 years old.

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1830 Death of Spouse/Partner
Maria SHUTE died 29 January 1830, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

1832 Death of Child
Thomas Alexander WHALEY died 14 February 1832, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)

Alexander was 83 years old.

Death — 1833
15 February 1833
Brooklyn, New York, USA
He died at the age of 84.

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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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