Betty Radcliffe

Brief Life History of Betty

When Betty Radcliffe was born about 1732, in Uppermill, Yorkshire, England, her father, William Radcliffe, was 30 and her mother, Esther Bentley, was 33. She married James Harrop on 19 December 1754, in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. She died on 21 March 1770, in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 39, and was buried in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Family Time Line

James Harrop
1730–1819
Betty Radcliffe
1732–1770
Marriage: 19 December 1754
Mary Harrop
1755–1831
James Harrop
1757–1821
Robert Harrop
1759–1844
Esther Harrop
1762–1771
John Harrop
1764–1826
David Harrop
1767–1787

Sources (13)

  • Betty Radcliffe Christening record, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Betty Taylor, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
  • Betty in entry for David Harrop, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"

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World Events (3)

1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted

Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.

1754 · Seven Years' War

The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.

1770 · Boston Tea Party

Thousands of British troops were sent to Boston to enforce Britain's tax laws. Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea. Americans, disguised as Native Americans, dumped chests of tea imported by the East India Company into the Boston Harbor in protest. This escalated tensions between the American Colonies and the British government.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Ratliff .

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

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