Brief Life History of Fanny
When Fanny Meigs was born on 23 March 1774, in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, her father, Capt Jehiel Meigs, was 30 and her mother, Abigail Meigs, was 33. She died on 10 September 1845, at the age of 71, and was buried in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
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Family Time Line
Capt Jehiel Meigs
1743–1776
Abigail Meigs
1741–1825
Phineas Meigs
1769–1851
Lucretia Meigs
1771–1849
Fanny Meigs
1774–1845
Sources (7)
- Fanny Meigs, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Fanny Meigs, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
- Fanny Meigs, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
Parents and Siblings
1743–1776 Male
1741–1825 Female
Siblings (3)
1769–1851 Male
1771–1849 Female
1774–1845 Female
World Events (8)
1776
Age 2
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
Age 7
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.
1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment
Age 20
The Eleventh Amendment restricts the ability of any people to start a lawsuit against the states in federal court.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Meggs .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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