James
MOULTON
Born
21 December 1763
,
Hampton, New Hampshire, New England
Died
21 July 1846
,
Hampton, New Hampshire, USA
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James MOULTON was born 21 December 1763 in Hampton, New Hampshire, New England
and the grandchild of: (paternal) John MOULTON and Rebecca SMITH (maternal) Jeremiah MARSTON and Mary SMITHSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James married Abigail KNOWLES 13 April 1787 in Hampton, Crown Colony of New Hampshire . Abigail KNOWLES was born 17 November 1764 in Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach). Abigail died 6 September 1787 in Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach). Abigail was the child of Amos KNOWLES and Lucy MOULTON.
James married (2) Phebe PALMER 21 February 1792 in Hampton, New Hampshire, USA . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Phebe PALMER was born 25 July 1770 in Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach). Phebe died 17 November 1851 in Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach).
James MOULTON died 21 July 1846 in Hampton, New Hampshire, USA .
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Abigail KNOWLES-- Date: 13 April 1787 Place: Hampton, Crown Colony of New Hampshire
Abigail KNOWLES was the child of Amos KNOWLES and Lucy MOULTON
Abigail KNOWLES-- Date: 13 April 1787 Place: Hampton, Crown Colony of New Hampshire Abigail KNOWLES was the child of Amos KNOWLES and Lucy MOULTON
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Children of James MOULTON and Phebe PALMER
John MOULTON (b.13 August 1793, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA d. 27 December 1825, At Sea*)m. Nancy SHANNON 16 April 1816 in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, USA
Jeremiah MOULTON (b.12 September 1795, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA d. 23 April 1834, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA )m. Eunice YOUNG
Jacob MOULTON (b.31 October 1797, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA d. 20 March 1831, ) Simon MOULTON (b.24 December 1799, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA d. 3 March 1875, Warner, New Hampshire, USA )m. Olive GARLAND 23 June 1824
David MOULTON (b.31 January 1802, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA d. 13 February 1802, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA ) Abigail Knowles MOULTON (b.25 May 1803, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA d. 10 October 1882, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA ) David MOULTON (b.15 July 1805, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA d. 10 March 1852, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA )m. Miriam LAMPREY 1829 in Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
Daniel MOULTON (b.6 May 1808, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA d. 22 October 1890, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA )m. Abigail GARLAND 3 January 1837
Jonathan Tuck MOULTON (b.1 November 1810, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA d. 11 October 1832, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA )
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1763 Birth 21 December 1763
Hampton, New Hampshire, New England
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1787 Marriage / PartnerJames MOULTON and Abigail KNOWLES 13 April 1787, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
He was 23 years old.
1787 Death of Spouse/PartnerAbigail KNOWLES died 6 September 1787, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
1792 Marriage / PartnerJames MOULTON and Phebe PALMER 21 February 1792, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
He was 28 years old.
1793 Birth of ChildJohn MOULTON was born 13 August 1793, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 29 years old.
1795 Birth of ChildJeremiah MOULTON was born 12 September 1795, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 31 years old.
1797 Birth of ChildJacob MOULTON was born 31 October 1797, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 33 years old.
1799 Birth of ChildSimon MOULTON was born 24 December 1799, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 36 years old.
1802 Birth of ChildDavid MOULTON was born 31 January 1802, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 38 years old.
1803 Birth of ChildAbigail Knowles MOULTON was born 25 May 1803, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 39 years old.
1805 Birth of ChildDavid MOULTON was born 15 July 1805, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 41 years old.
1808 Birth of ChildDaniel MOULTON was born 6 May 1808, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 44 years old.
1810 Birth of ChildJonathan Tuck MOULTON was born 1 November 1810, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 46 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.1816 Marriage of ChildJohn MOULTON married 16 April 1816, Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, USA to Nancy SHANNON
1825 Death of ChildJohn MOULTON died 27 December 1825, At Sea*
James was 62 years old.
1832 Death of ChildJonathan Tuck MOULTON died 11 October 1832, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 68 years old.
1834 Death of ChildJeremiah MOULTON died 23 April 1834, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 70 years old.
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)
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"Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it"
Ring Swamp Cemetery Hampton Rockingham County New Hampshire, USA
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1846 Death 21 July 1846
Hampton, New Hampshire, USA
He died at the age of 82.
1822 Death of ChildAbigail Knowles MOULTON died 10 October 1882, Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (Hampton Beach)
James was 118 years old.
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James is buried at:
Ring Swamp Cemetery Hampton Rockingham County New Hampshire, USA
Added: 7/15/2016 12:23:39 PM
- Updated: 3/27/2025 12:36:13 PM
New Hampshire was named by Captain John Mason after Hampshire, England. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1686 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New Hampshire, New England
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New Hampshire
June 21, 1788 - New Hampshire becomes 9th U.S. state
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