Samuel
MUNSON
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Born: August 1642 in New Haven, New Haven Colony
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Samuel married Martha BRADLEY 29 October 1665 in New Haven, Connecticut Colony . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Martha BRADLEY was born 26 October 1648 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville). Martha died 7 January 1707 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville). Martha was the child of William BRADLEY and Alice PRITCHARD.
Samuel MUNSON died 3 February 1692 in New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
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Recorded occupation: shoemaker
The cordonnier, or shoemaker (a cordwainer in England), was a craftsman who manufactured shoes, boots, and other types of footwear. He knew how to create, with his own hands, the entire shoe from the sole to the upper. He was the cutter, fitter, designer, and polisher... Some shoemakers sold their shoes to merchants, but the majority sold their own shoes, either from their workshop or by going door-to-door selling their wares.Source: tfcq.ca
Spouse & Children of Samuel MUNSON
Martha BRADLEYMarriage date: 29 October 1665
Marriage place: New Haven, Connecticut Colony
Martha BRADLEY was the child of William BRADLEY and Alice PRITCHARD
Children of Samuel MUNSON and Martha BRADLEY
Samuel MUNSONDied: 23 November 1741, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Joseph MUNSONDied: 30 October 1725, Wallingford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Birth — 1642August 1642
New Haven, New Haven Colony
1665 Marriage / PartnerSamuel MUNSON and Martha BRADLEY 29 October 1665, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
He was 23 years old.
1669 Birth of ChildSamuel MUNSON was born 28 February 1669, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Samuel was 26 years old.
1677 Birth of ChildJoseph MUNSON was born 1 November 1677, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
Samuel was 35 years old.
Death — 16923 February 1692
New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 49.
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Last updated: 6/2/2025 1:31:13 PM
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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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