Brief Life History of Elizabeth
Elizabeth McKnight was born in 1739, in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. She married James Thomson about 1760, in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 1 daughter. She died on 18 March 1825, at the age of 86, and was buried in Ellington, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.
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- Elizabeth Thomson, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
- Elizabeth in entry for Davbid Thomson, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
- Elizabeth McKnight Thomson, "Find A Grave Index"
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1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
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.
1785
Founded
Name Meaning
Irish: part translation of Gaelic Mac an Ridire ‘son of the horseman (Gaelic ridire)’, formerly Anglicized McRuddery.
Scottish (Dumfriesshire and Galloway) and Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Neachtain, which is usually Anglicized as McNaughton .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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