Dorcas
SHARP
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Born: 20 January 1738 in Pomfret, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Dorcas married Moses GROSVENOR 10 January 1765 in Pomfret, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Moses GROSVENOR was born 15 August 1741 in Pomfret, Connecticut, USA (Abington). Moses died 16 March 1811 in Carlisle, New York, USA (Grosvenor Corners). Moses was the child of Caleb GROSVENOR and Sarah CARPENTER.
Dorcas SHARP died 11 April 1821 in Carlisle, New York, USA .
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Spouse & Children of Dorcas SHARP
Moses GROSVENORMarriage date: 10 January 1765
Marriage place: Pomfret, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Moses GROSVENOR was the child of Caleb GROSVENOR and Sarah CARPENTER
Children of Moses GROSVENOR and Dorcas SHARP
Amasa GROSVENORDied: 4 February 1843, Carlisle, New York, USA
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Birth — 173820 January 1738
Pomfret, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1765 Marriage / PartnerDorcas SHARP and Moses GROSVENOR 10 January 1765, Pomfret, Connecticut, USA (Abington)
She was 26 years old.
1776 Birth of ChildAmasa GROSVENOR was born 27 December 1776, Pomfret, Connecticut, USA (Abington)
Dorcas was 38 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1811 Death of Spouse/PartnerMoses GROSVENOR died 16 March 1811, Carlisle, New York, USA (Grosvenor Corners)
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 — 182111 April 1821
Carlisle, New York, USA
She died at the age of 83.
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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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