Brief Life History of Elizabeth
When Elizabeth Springthorp was born before 6 July 1741, in Exton, Rutland, England, her father, John Springthorp, was 26 and her mother, Elizabeth Sherwood, was 22. She married George Baker on 28 June 1764, in Exton, Rutland, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. She died in July 1828, and was buried in Exton, Rutland, England, United Kingdom.
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- Elizth Baker, "England, Rutland Parish Registers, 1538-1991"
- Eliza in entry for Thomas Baker, "England, Rutland Parish Registers, 1538-1991"
- Eliza in entry for Ann Baker, "England, Rutland Parish Registers, 1538-1991"
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World Events (8)
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 Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea.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
Anglo-Saxon: Spring, a spring, a fountain, and thorpe, a village, meaning a spring village
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