When Judah Paddock was born on 30 November 1753, in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, United States, his father, Seth Paddock, was 49 and his mother, Ruth Arnold, was 33. He married Rachel Smith about 1780. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters.
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Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
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.
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English: nickname from Middle English paddok(e) ‘toad, frog’ (Old English padde + uc).
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