John
THOMPSON
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Born: 6 September 1641 in East Haven, New Haven Colony
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John married Priscilla POWELL 22 May 1666 in East Haven, Connecticut Colony . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Priscilla POWELL was born December 1642 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville). Priscilla died 18 April 1726 in East Haven, Connecticut, USA. Priscilla was the child of Thomas POWELL and Priscilla WHITSON.
John THOMPSON died 13 February 1692 in New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
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Spouse & Children of John THOMPSON
Priscilla POWELLMarriage date: 22 May 1666
Marriage place: East Haven, Connecticut Colony
Priscilla POWELL was the child of Thomas POWELL and Priscilla WHITSON
Children of John THOMPSON and Priscilla POWELL
Priscilla THOMPSONDied: 1 January 1728, East Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Abigail THOMPSONDied: ,
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Birth — 16416 September 1641
East Haven, New Haven Colony
1666 Marriage / PartnerJohn THOMPSON and Priscilla POWELL 22 May 1666, East Haven, Connecticut, USA
He was 24 years old.
1671 Birth of ChildPriscilla THOMPSON was born 7 August 1671, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John was 29 years old.
1680 Birth of ChildAbigail THOMPSON was born 24 February 1680, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John was 38 years old.
1688 Marriage of ChildPriscilla THOMPSON married 10 May 1688, Guilford, Connecticut, USA to Ebenezer CHIDSEY
Death — 169213 February 1692
New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 50.
Record added: 9/19/2016 10:57:49 AM
Last updated: 2/22/2025 12:09:38 AM
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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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