Brief Life History of Mercy
When Mercy Bigelow was born on 23 November 1753, in Marlborough, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, her father, David Bigelow, was 47 and her mother, Mercy Kellogg, was 44. She married Joseph Loveland on 12 November 1772, in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 5 daughters. She died on 3 August 1832, in Norwich, Windsor, Vermont, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Norwich, Windsor, Vermont, United States.
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Sources (15)
- Marcy Bigelow, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Connecticut Town Records, pre 1870 (Barbour Collection); Vital Records, Marriage.
- Mercy Bigelow Loveland, "Find A Grave Index"
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1773
Oldest grave seen in the memorials list.
1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.
Name Meaning
English or Irish: perhaps a variant of English Bigley or Irish Begley .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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