Samuel
TYLER
Born
21 August 1734
,
Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
20 March 1820
,
Griswold, Connecticut, USA
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Born: 21 August 1734 in Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
James TYLER
Mother:
Esther BISHOP
Paternal grandparents:
James TYLER
, Hannah SAFFORD
Maternal grandparents:
Samuel BISHOP
, Sarah FOBES
Samuel had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Samuel married Judith BROWN 17 March 1757 in Griswold, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Judith BROWN was born 19 August 1734 in Preston, Connecticut, USA (Poquetanuck). Judith died 5 August 1821 in Preston, Connecticut, USA (Poquetanuck). Judith was the child of John BROWN (BROWNE) and Amie (Ame) FELLOWS.
Samuel TYLER died 20 March 1820 in Griswold, Connecticut, USA .
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Spouse & Children of Samuel TYLER
Samuel TYLER married 
Judith BROWN
Marriage date: 17 March 1757
Marriage place: Griswold, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Source: homepage.ct.metrocast.net/ ~kamaba/ NewLondonCo/ Preston_Marriages.html
Judith BROWN was the child of John BROWN (BROWNE) and Amie (Ame) FELLOWS
Judith BROWNMarriage date: 17 March 1757
Marriage place: Griswold, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Source: homepage.ct.metrocast.net/ ~kamaba/ NewLondonCo/ Preston_Marriages.html
Judith BROWN was the child of John BROWN (BROWNE) and Amie (Ame) FELLOWS
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Samuel Tyler & Judith Brown, March 17, 1757
Children of Samuel TYLER and Judith BROWN
James TYLERBorn: 3 August 1763, Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 5 February 1843, Tunbridge, Vermont, USA
Died: 5 February 1843, Tunbridge, Vermont, USA
Bishop TYLERBorn: 27 January 1767, Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 11 April 1844, Griswold, Connecticut, USA
Died: 11 April 1844, Griswold, Connecticut, USA
Esther TYLERBorn: 17 July 1769, Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 19 January 1811, Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 19 January 1811, Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA
Amy Brown TYLERBorn: 9 November 1773, Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 2 August 1804, Voluntown, Connecticut, USA
Died: 2 August 1804, Voluntown, Connecticut, USA
John Brown TYLERBorn: 9 November 1773, Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 22 November 1849, Preston, Connecticut, USA
Died: 22 November 1849, Preston, Connecticut, USA
Married: Mary Polly STEWART 3 January 1804 Place: , Connecticut, USA
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Birth — 173421 August 1734
Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1757 Marriage / PartnerSamuel TYLER and Judith BROWN 17 March 1757, Griswold, Connecticut, USA (Jewett City)
He was 22 years old.
1763 Birth of ChildJames TYLER was born 3 August 1763, Preston, Connecticut, USA (Poquetanuck)
Samuel was 28 years old.
1767 Birth of ChildBishop TYLER was born 27 January 1767, Preston, Connecticut, USA (Poquetanuck)
Samuel was 32 years old.
1769 Birth of ChildEsther TYLER was born 17 July 1769, Preston, Connecticut, USA (Poquetanuck)
Samuel was 34 years old.
1773 Birth of ChildAmy Brown TYLER was born 9 November 1773, Preston, Connecticut, USA (Poquetanuck)
Samuel was 39 years old.
1773 Birth of ChildJohn Brown TYLER was born 9 November 1773, Preston, Connecticut, USA (Poquetanuck)
Samuel was 39 years old.
Revolutionary War
TYLER, SAMUEL
Ancestor #: A117712
Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): MAJOR
Birth: 8-21-1734 PRESTON NEW LONDON CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 3-20-1820 PRESTON NEW LONDON CO CONNECTICUT
Service Source: JOHNSTON, CT MEN IN THE REV, PP 20, 435, 441
Service Description: 1) COLS OLIVER SMITH, NATHAN GALLUP; ALSO ENS, LEXINGTON ALARM
COMMENTS(Overview)
1) EL-JAMES MARRIED SARAH CUSHMAN, NOT CLARISSA PUNDERSON.
2) #401232 LISTS INCORRECT SURNAME FOR GEN. 3.
RESIDENCE
1) City: PRESTON - County: NEW LONDON CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) JUDITH BROWN
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TYLER, SAMUEL
Ancestor #: A117712
Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): MAJOR
Birth: 8-21-1734 PRESTON NEW LONDON CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 3-20-1820 PRESTON NEW LONDON CO CONNECTICUT
Service Source: JOHNSTON, CT MEN IN THE REV, PP 20, 435, 441
Service Description: 1) COLS OLIVER SMITH, NATHAN GALLUP; ALSO ENS, LEXINGTON ALARM
COMMENTS(Overview)
1) EL-JAMES MARRIED SARAH CUSHMAN, NOT CLARISSA PUNDERSON.
2) #401232 LISTS INCORRECT SURNAME FOR GEN. 3.
RESIDENCE
1) City: PRESTON - County: NEW LONDON CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) JUDITH BROWN
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1804 Marriage of ChildJohn Brown TYLER married 3 January 1804, , Connecticut, USA to Mary Polly STEWART
1804 Death of ChildAmy Brown TYLER died 2 August 1804, Voluntown, Connecticut, USA
Samuel was 69 years old.
1811 Death of ChildEsther TYLER died 19 January 1811, Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA (Attleborough) (South Attleboro)
Samuel was 76 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.
Death — 182020 March 1820
Griswold, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 85.
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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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