Enoch Noble

Brief Life History of Enoch

When Enoch Noble was born on 13 May 1738, in Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Elisha Noble, was 36 and his mother, Abigail Warner, was 34. He married Tabitha Bush on 7 June 1759, in Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States in 1742. He died on 23 June 1803, in Geneseo, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, United States, at the age of 65.

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Family Time Line

Enoch Noble
1738–1803
Tabitha Bush
1739–1807
Marriage: 7 June 1759
Esther Noble
1760–
Elizabeth Noble
1770–
Clara Noble
1772–
Enoch Noble
1774–
Lucy Noble
1762–1822
Jemima Noble
1763–
Elisha Noble
1765–1838
Russell Noble
1768–
Major Noble
1780–1860

Sources (13)

  • Enoch Noble, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  • Enoch Noble, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"
  • Enoch in entry for Esther Noble, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"

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World Events (4)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1785

Founded

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

Name Meaning

English, Scottish, and French: status name or nickname from Middle English, Old French noble ‘high-born, distinguished, illustrious’ (from Latin nobilis), denoting someone of lofty birth or character, or someone who poses as a nobleman, or perhaps also ironically someone of low station. The surname has been established in Ireland since the 13th century, but was re-introduced in the 17th century and is now found mainly in Ulster. Compare French Lenoble .

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German Knöbel, Knobel , and Nobel .

Spanish: nickname from noble ‘noble’ or ‘courteous, kind’ (see 1 above).

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Marriage of Esther Nole

The information of Esther Nobles marriage is listed on Page 391 of "History of Thomas Noble. According to this she married Gilbert Olds of Ballston, Saratoga Co. NY sometime before 1785

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