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John Blimstone

about 1747–
Holywell, Flintshire, Wales

The Life of John

When John Blimstone was born about 1747, in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, his father, Edward Blimstone, was 18 and his mother, Mother Brimstone, was 17. He married Margaret Pierpoint on 27 August 1768, in Witton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Witton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom in 1768 and Witton, Cheshire, England in 1768.

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John Blimstone

1747–

Margaret Pierpoint

1747–

Marriage: 27 August 1768

John Blimstone

1772–1870

Emma Blinstone

1775–

George Blinstone

1778–

Wiliam Blinstone

1780–

Spouse and Children

John Blimstone

Male1747–Male

Margaret Pierpoint

Female1747–Female

MARRIAGE
27 August 1768
Witton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom

children

(4)

Male1772–1870Male

Female1775–Female

Male1778–Male

Male1780–Male

Parents and Siblings

Edward Blimstone

Male1729–Male

Mother Brimstone

Female1730–Female

siblings

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John Blimstone

Male1747–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.

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Sources (3)

John Blinstone, "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000"
John Blinstone, "England, Cheshire, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1606-1900"
John Blinstone, "England, Cheshire, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1606-1900"

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