John
SMITH
(b.
21 December 1729
,
Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
28 September 1814
,
Chester, Massachusetts, USA
)
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John SMITH was born 21 December 1729 in Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
John SMITH was the child of Daniel SMITH and Abigail ALLING and the grandchild of: (paternal) Joseph SMITH and Lydia BRISTOL (BRISTOW) (maternal) John ALLING and Abigail GRANNISSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Abigail SPERRY 17 January 1754 in Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 8 children.
Abigail SPERRY was born 15 October 1730 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville). Abigail died 12 August 1767 in Chester, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail was the child of Daniel SPERRY and Abigail IVES.
John married (2) Abilene CORSE 10 November 1767 in Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Abilene CORSE was born 27 September 1736 in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA (Florence). Abilene died 26 October 1800 in Chester, Massachusetts, USA. Abilene was the child of Ebenezer CORSE and Sarah FRENCH.
John SMITH died 28 September 1814 in Chester, Massachusetts, USA.
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Family and Children of John SMITH
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Abigail SPERRY-- Date: 17 January 1754 Place: Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Abigail SPERRY was the child of Daniel SPERRY and Abigail IVES
Children of John SMITH and Abigail SPERRY:
Levi SMITH (b.25 May 1755, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 4 September 1848, Worth, Jefferson County, New York, USA)
Abigail SMITH (b.26 July 1758, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 4 September 1759, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut)
John SMITH (b.7 June 1760, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 24 September 1847, Chester, Massachusetts, USA)
Abigail SMITH (b.13 May 1762, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 2 April 1786, Chester, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay)
Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" SMITH (b.6 August 1763, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 19 July 1840, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
Eunice SMITH (b.2 March 1765, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , )
Darius SMITH (b.14 July 1766, Westfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 8 July 1849, Otego, Otsego, New York, USA)
Abigail SMITH (b.6 August 1767, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , )
John SMITH married Abilene CORSE-- Date: 10 November 1767 Place: Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Abilene CORSE was the child of Ebenezer CORSE and Sarah FRENCH
Children of John SMITH and Abilene CORSE:
Huldah SMITH (b.1 November 1769, Hampden, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. abt. 1830, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA )
Isaac SMITH (b.13 October 1772, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , )
Adah SMITH (b.8 September 1774, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 7 June 1798, Chester, Massachusetts, USA)
Sarah SMITH (b.18 August 1778, Chester, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. , )
Abigail SPERRY-- Date: 17 January 1754 Place: Wallingford, Crown Colony of ConnecticutAbigail SPERRY was the child of Daniel SPERRY and Abigail IVES
Children of John SMITH and Abigail SPERRY:
Levi SMITH (b.25 May 1755, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 4 September 1848, Worth, Jefferson County, New York, USA) Abigail SMITH (b.26 July 1758, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 4 September 1759, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut) John SMITH (b.7 June 1760, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 24 September 1847, Chester, Massachusetts, USA) Abigail SMITH (b.13 May 1762, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 2 April 1786, Chester, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay) Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" SMITH (b.6 August 1763, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 19 July 1840, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) Eunice SMITH (b.2 March 1765, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , ) Darius SMITH (b.14 July 1766, Westfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 8 July 1849, Otego, Otsego, New York, USA) Abigail SMITH (b.6 August 1767, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , )John SMITH married
Abilene CORSE-- Date: 10 November 1767 Place: Chester, Province of Massachusetts BayAbilene CORSE was the child of Ebenezer CORSE and Sarah FRENCH
Children of John SMITH and Abilene CORSE:
Huldah SMITH (b.1 November 1769, Hampden, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. abt. 1830, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA ) Isaac SMITH (b.13 October 1772, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , ) Adah SMITH (b.8 September 1774, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 7 June 1798, Chester, Massachusetts, USA) Sarah SMITH (b.18 August 1778, Chester, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. , )
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Birth
Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 21 Dec 1729
Birthplace: WALLINGFORD TWP,NEW HAVEN,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Daniel Smith
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Abigal
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450367
System Origin: Connecticut-ODM
GS Film number: unknown
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F74Q-695 : 11 February 2018), John Smith, 21 Dec 1729; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
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Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 21 Dec 1729
Birthplace: WALLINGFORD TWP,NEW HAVEN,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Daniel Smith
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Abigal
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450367
System Origin: Connecticut-ODM
GS Film number: unknown
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F74Q-695 : 11 February 2018), John Smith, 21 Dec 1729; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
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1754 Marriage / PartnerJohn SMITH and Abigail SPERRY 17 January 1754, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
He was 24 years old.
1755 Birth of ChildLevi SMITH was born 25 May 1755, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
John was 25 years old.
1758 Birth of ChildAbigail SMITH was born 26 July 1758, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
John was 28 years old.
1759 Death of ChildAbigail SMITH died 4 September 1759, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
John was 29 years old.
1760 Birth of ChildJohn SMITH was born 7 June 1760, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
John was 30 years old.
1762 Birth of ChildAbigail SMITH was born 13 May 1762, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
John was 32 years old.
1763 Birth of ChildSarah Elizabeth "Sally" SMITH was born 6 August 1763, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
John was 33 years old.
1765 Birth of ChildEunice SMITH was born 2 March 1765, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
John was 35 years old.
1766 Birth of ChildDarius SMITH was born 14 July 1766, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA (Wyben)
John was 36 years old.
1767 Marriage / PartnerJohn SMITH and Abilene CORSE 10 November 1767, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
He was 37 years old.
1767 Birth of ChildAbigail SMITH was born 6 August 1767, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
John was 37 years old.
1767 Death of Spouse/PartnerAbigail SPERRY died 12 August 1767, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
1769 Birth of ChildHuldah SMITH was born 1 November 1769, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (South Wilbraham)
John was 39 years old.
1772 Birth of ChildIsaac SMITH was born 13 October 1772, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
John was 42 years old.
1774 Birth of ChildAdah SMITH was born 8 September 1774, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
John was 44 years old.
1778 Birth of ChildSarah SMITH was born 18 August 1778, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
John was 48 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1786 Death of ChildAbigail SMITH died 2 April 1786, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
John was 56 years old.
1798 Death of ChildAdah SMITH died 7 June 1798, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
John was 68 years old.
1800 Death of Spouse/PartnerAbilene CORSE died 26 October 1800, Chester, Massachusetts, USA
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.1814 Death 28 September 1814
Chester, Massachusetts, 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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