Brief Life History of Margaret
Margaret Pierpoint was born in 1747, in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. She married John Blinstone on 27 August 1768, in Witton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Warrington, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom in 1768 and Witton, Cheshire, England in 1768.
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Family Time Line
John Blinstone
1747–
Margaret Pierpoint
1747–
Marriage: 27 August 1768
John Blinstone
1772–1870
Emma Blinstone
1775–
George Blinstone
1778–
Wiliam Blinstone
1780–
Sources (3)
- Margt Pierpoint, "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000"
- Margaret Pierpoint in entry for John Blinstone, "England, Cheshire, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1606-1900"
- Margaret Pierpoint in entry for John Blinstone, "England, Cheshire, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1606-1900"
Spouse and Children
1747– Male
1747– Female
Marriage
27 August 1768Witton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Children (4)
1772–1870 Male
1775– Female
1778– Male
1780– Male
World Events (8)
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 5
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
Age 7
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.
1787 · English Convicts Sail to Australia
Age 40
The first fleet of convicts sailed from England to Australia on May 13, 1787. By 1868, over 150,000 felons had been exiled to New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, and Western Australia.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Pierpont .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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