Brief Life History of James
When James Rivett was christened on 7 November 1779, in Kenninghall, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, his father, John Rivett, was 29 and his mother, Mary Huggins, was 28. He married Abigail Knights on 22 November 1802, in Kenninghall, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He died in December 1853, in Guiltcross, Norfolk, England, at the age of 74.
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Sources (7)
- James Rivett, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
- James Rivett, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- James Rivett, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
Spouse and Children
1779–1853 Male
1778– Female
Children (3)
1806–1892 Male
1808– Female
1818–1852 Female
Parents and Siblings
1750–1796 Male
1751– Female
Siblings (9)
1771– Male
1773– Male
1775–1779 Male
1776– Male
1779–1853 Male
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World Events (7)
1787 · English Convicts Sail to Australia
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1801 · The Act of Union
Name Meaning
English (Norfolk and Suffolk): nickname from Middle English rivet(te) ‘rivet’, perhaps used for a riveter or maker of rivets.
Variant of Rivette 1, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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