John
SMITH
Born
7 June 1760
,
Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
24 September 1847
,
Chester, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 7 June 1760 in Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
John SMITH
Mother:
Abigail SPERRY
Paternal grandparents:
Daniel SMITH
, Abigail ALLING
Maternal grandparents:
Daniel SPERRY
, Abigail IVES
John SMITH died 24 September 1847 in Chester, Massachusetts, USA.
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Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
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Birth Date: 07 Jun 1760
Birthplace: WALLINGFORD TWP,NEW HAVEN,CONNETICUT
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Father's Name: John Smith
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Mother's Name: Abigail
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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-6S9 : 11 February 2018), John Smith in entry for John Smith, 07 Jun 1760; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
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Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 07 Jun 1760
Birthplace: WALLINGFORD TWP,NEW HAVEN,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: John Smith
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Abigail
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-6S9 : 11 February 2018), John Smith in entry for John Smith, 07 Jun 1760; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
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.From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West. 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
Death — 184724 September 1847
Chester, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 87.
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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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