Preston
DENTON
Born
May 1755
,
Hempstead, Crown Colony of New York
Died
13 November 1826
,
Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA
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Preston DENTON was born May 1755 in Hempstead, Crown Colony of New York
Preston had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Preston married Esther DEVOE 26 March 1780 in Long Island, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Esther DEVOE was born 5 October 1763 in Long Island, New York, USA. Esther died 12 March 1836
Preston DENTON died 13 November 1826 in Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA.
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Jacob DENTON (b.11 February 1781, Dutchess County, Crown Colony of New York d. 8 January 1857, ) 
Sarah DENTON (b.abt. 1787, Saratoga, Crown Colony of New York d. 16 April 1824, Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA) Priscilla DENTON (b.abt. 1789, Saratoga, New York, USA d. 25 July 1829, Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA)
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1755 Birth May 1755
Hempstead, Crown Colony of New York
1780 Marriage / PartnerPreston DENTON and Esther DEVOE 26 March 1780, Long Island, New York, USA
He was 24 years old.
1781 Birth of ChildJacob DENTON was born 11 February 1781, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Preston was 25 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.
1824 Death of ChildSarah DENTON died 16 April 1824, Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA
Preston was 69 years old.
1826 Death 13 November 1826
Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA
He died at the age of 71.
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In Greenfield, N.Y. on the 13th inst. Mr. Preston Denton, agesd 71 years. Mr. D. was a volunteer under Col. Ethan Allen at the taking of Ticonderoga in 1775, and was subsequently taken prisoner with Col. Allen at Montreal, and sent to England, during which period his sufferings, with those of his companions, were severe. On his return, he settled in Saratgoga county, and has resided in Greenfield more than thirty years.
New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette
Concord, New Hampshire
December 4, 1826
In Greenfield, N.Y. on the 13th inst. Mr. Preston Denton, agesd 71 years. Mr. D. was a volunteer under Col. Ethan Allen at the taking of Ticonderoga in 1775, and was subsequently taken prisoner with Col. Allen at Montreal, and sent to England, during which period his sufferings, with those of his companions, were severe. On his return, he settled in Saratgoga county, and has resided in Greenfield more than thirty years.
New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette
Concord, New Hampshire
December 4, 1826
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New York was named after the English Duke of York and Albany (and the brother of England's King Charles II) in 1664 when the region called New Amsterdam was taken from the Dutch. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1664 - New Amsterdam
1664 - 1687 - New York Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New York
July 26, 1788 - Virginia becomes 11th U.S. state
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