Thomas VARNEY

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24 December 1682 , Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Died

21 June 1762 , Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay

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Thomas VARNEY Abigail PROCTOR

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Born: 24 December 1682 in Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Father: Thomas VARNEY

Mother: Abigail PROCTOR

Paternal grandparents: William VARNEY , Bridget KNIGHT

Maternal grandparents: John PROCTOR , Martha HARPER

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Thomas married Abigail COGSWELL 29 November 1712 in Essex, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Abigail COGSWELL was born 21 March 1688 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail died 5 September 1738 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail was the child of Adam COGSWELL and Abigail WISE.

Thomas married (2) Ann UNKNOWN 27 December 1739 in Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay . Ann UNKNOWN was born abt. 1700 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA. Ann died 21 February 1787 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA.

Thomas VARNEY died 21 June 1762 in Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Thomas VARNEY married

Abigail COGSWELL
Marriage date: 29 November 1712
Marriage place: Essex, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Abigail COGSWELL was the child of Adam COGSWELL and Abigail WISE

Children of Thomas VARNEY and Abigail COGSWELL

Abigail VARNEY

Born: 14 October 1713, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 30 December 1800, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas VARNEY

Born: January 1715, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: September 1784, Ipswich, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay

Adam VARNEY

Born: 27 September 1724, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Joseph VARNEY

Born: 22 May 1726, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Penelope VARNEY

Born: 5 May 1728, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Stephen VARNEY

Born: 30 January 1729, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Nathan VARNEY

Born: 19 January 1730, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Thomas VARNEY married

Ann UNKNOWN
Marriage date: 27 December 1739
Marriage place: Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Children of Thomas VARNEY and Ann UNKNOWN

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1682 Birth
1682 VARNEY Thomas, s. Corporal, at Chebacco, 3: 10 br: 1682. Birth Ipswich
Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 (Online Database: NewEnglandAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2007).

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1712 Marriage / Partner
Thomas VARNEY and Abigail COGSWELL 29 November 1712, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

He was 29 years old.

1713 Birth of Child
Abigail VARNEY was born 14 October 1713, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 30 years old.

1715 Birth of Child
Thomas VARNEY was born January 1715, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 32 years old.

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1724 Birth of Child
Adam VARNEY was born 27 September 1724, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 41 years old.

1726 Birth of Child
Joseph VARNEY was born 22 May 1726, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 43 years old.

1728 Birth of Child
Penelope VARNEY was born 5 May 1728, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 45 years old.

1729 Birth of Child
Stephen VARNEY was born 30 January 1729, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 46 years old.

1730 Birth of Child
Nathan VARNEY was born 19 January 1730, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 47 years old.

1738 Death of Spouse/Partner
Abigail COGSWELL died 5 September 1738, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

1739 Marriage / Partner
Thomas VARNEY and Ann UNKNOWN 27 December 1739, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

He was 57 years old.

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

Death — 1762
21 June 1762
Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 79.

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Last updated: 11/9/2021 4:08:23 PM

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1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state