Samuel
ROYCE
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Born: 17 April 1673 in New London, Connecticut Colony
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Samuel married Hannah BENEDICT 12 December 1695 in Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Hannah BENEDICT was born 8 January 1676 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA (Rowayton) (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk). Hannah died 12 January 1767 in Meriden, Connecticut, USA. Hannah was the child of Thomas BENEDICT and Mary MESSENGER.
Samuel ROYCE died 14 May 1757 in Meriden, Crown Colony of Connecticut.
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Hannah BENEDICTMarriage date: 12 December 1695
Marriage place: Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Hannah BENEDICT was the child of Thomas BENEDICT and Mary MESSENGER
Children of Samuel ROYCE and Hannah BENEDICT
Deborah ROYCEDied: 12 August 1761, Meriden, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Birth — 167317 April 1673
New London, Connecticut Colony
1695 Marriage / PartnerSamuel ROYCE and Hannah BENEDICT 12 December 1695, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
He was 22 years old.
1709 Birth of ChildDeborah ROYCE was born 30 July 1709, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
Samuel was 36 years old.
1729 Marriage of ChildDeborah ROYCE married 18 July 1729, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA to Joseph MERRIAM
Grave
Here lies the
Body of Deacon Samuel Royce
he died May the
14 1757 in the 85th
year of his
Age
Meeting House Cemetery Meriden New Haven County Connecticut, USA
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Death — 175714 May 1757
Meriden, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 84.
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Last updated: 3/20/2025 11:45:53 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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