Deacon John Bartlett

1 March 1735–13 March 1801 (Age 66)
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

The Life Summary of John

When Deacon John Bartlett was born on 1 March 1735, in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, his father, Daniel Bartlett Jr, was 46 and his mother, Ann Collins, was 42. He married Lois Chidsey about 1759. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 13 March 1801, in his hometown, at the age of 66, and was buried in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

Deacon John Bartlett
1735–1801
Lois Chidsey
1741–1820
Marriage: about 1759
Samuel Bartlett
1760–1841
Lucy Bartlett
1763–1851
Nathaniel Bartlett
1765–1769
Sarah Bartlett
1769–1842
Stephen Bartlett
1771–1827
Lois Bartlett
1774–1857
Eunice Bartlett
1777–1824

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1759
    • Children

    (7)

    +2 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (6)

    +1 More Child

    World Events (4)

    1776
    Age 41
    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
    1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
    Age 46
    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.
    1787 · The Making of the U.S. Constitution.
    Age 52
    The Philadelphia Convention was intended to be the first meeting to establish the first system of government under the Articles of Confederation. From this Convention, the Constitution of the United States was made and then put into place making it one of the major events in all American History.

    Name Meaning

    English: from the Middle English and Old French personal name Bertelot, Bartelot (with the Old French double diminutive suffix -elot), a pet form of Bartholomew .History: This is the name of a well-established New England family. Its members include Josiah Bartlett (1729–95), who was born in Amesbury, MA, and became governor of NH (1790–94). A Richard Bartlet(t) settled in Newbury, MA, in 1635.

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

    Possible Related Names

    Bartlet
    Bartholomew
    Bartlette

    Sources (23)

    • John Bartlet, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
    • John in entry for Nathaniel Bartlett, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
    • John Bartlet, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

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