Elizabeth Shelver

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

Elizabeth Shelver was born on 15 December 1744, in Thetford, Norfolk, England as the daughter of William Shelver and Sarah Drake. She married John Jarrold on 5 February 1765, in Thetford, Norfolk, England. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. She died in August 1787, in Thetford, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 42, and was buried in Thetford, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.

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Family Time Line

John Jarrold
1743–1792
Elizabeth Shelver
1744–1787
Marriage: 5 February 1765
Michael Jarrod
1768–
Matthias Jarrad
1770–
William Jarrold
1772–1815
Sarah Jarrold
1778–
John Jarrold
1781–1781
Thomas Jarrold
1784–1784
Mary Jarrold
1787–1787

Sources (9)

  • Elizabeth Shelver, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
  • Elizabeth, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
  • Elizabeth Jarrold in entry for Mary Jarrold, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"

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World Events (5)

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 Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea.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: see Shelford .

Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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