Lydia
BURNHAM
Born
1 September 1709
,
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
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Lydia BURNHAM was born 1 September 1709 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
and the grandchild of: (paternal) Thomas BURNHAM and Lydia PENGRY (PINGREE) (maternal) Thomas WATERMAN and Miriam TRACYSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Lydia married Jonathan BUSHNELL 30 April 1745 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Jonathan BUSHNELL was born 26 May 1715 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville).
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Lydia BURNHAM married 
Jonathan BUSHNELL
Marriage date: 30 April 1745
Marriage place: Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1745 BURNAM Jonathan Bufhnell Junr. & Lydia Burnam, both of Norwich were Married to Gether on the 30th of april A D: 1745 Marriage
Vital Records of Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1848. (Online database. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. Hartford, Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913.
Jonathan BUSHNELLMarriage date: 30 April 1745
Marriage place: Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1745 BURNAM Jonathan Bufhnell Junr. & Lydia Burnam, both of Norwich were Married to Gether on the 30th of april A D: 1745 Marriage
Vital Records of Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1848. (Online database. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. Hartford, Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913.
Children of Jonathan BUSHNELL and Lydia BURNHAM
Asa BUSHNELLBorn: 8 November 1745, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 23 August 1760, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 23 August 1760, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Lydia BUSHNELLBorn: 28 September 1747, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: abt. 1816, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Died: abt. 1816, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth BUSHNETLLBorn: 4 May 1749, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,
Died: ,
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1709 Birth 1 September 1709
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1709 - Norwich, Connecticut
1709 BURNAM Lydea Burnam the daughter of Eleazar & Lydea, was born the first day of Septembr 1709 Birth
Vital Records of Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1848. (Online db. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. Hartford, Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913.
Name: Lydea Burnam
Gender: Female
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Birth Date: 01 Sep 1709
Birthplace: NORWICH TWP,NEW LONDON,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Eleazer Burnam
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Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Lydea
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Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450312
Syst Origin: Connecticut-ODM
Source Film Number: unknown
Reference Number:
Collection: Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906
Source: familysearch.org
1709 BURNAM Lydea Burnam the daughter of Eleazar & Lydea, was born the first day of Septembr 1709 Birth
Vital Records of Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1848. (Online db. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. Hartford, Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913.
Name: Lydea Burnam
Gender: Female
Baptism/ Christening Date:
Baptism/ Christening Place:
Birth Date: 01 Sep 1709
Birthplace: NORWICH TWP,NEW LONDON,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Eleazer Burnam
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Lydea
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450312
Syst Origin: Connecticut-ODM
Source Film Number: unknown
Reference Number:
Collection: Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906
Source: familysearch.org
1745 Marriage / PartnerLydia BURNHAM and Jonathan BUSHNELL 30 April 1745, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
She was 35 years old.
1745 Birth of ChildAsa BUSHNELL was born 8 November 1745, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
Lydia was 36 years old.
1747 Birth of ChildLydia BUSHNELL was born 28 September 1747, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
Lydia was 38 years old.
1749 Birth of ChildElizabeth BUSHNETLL was born 4 May 1749, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
Lydia was 39 years old.
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1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
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