Phineas Meigs

Male22 January 1769–7 April 1851

Brief Life History of Phineas

When Phineas Meigs was born on 22 January 1769, in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America, his father, Capt Jehiel Meigs, was 25 and his mother, Abigail Meigs, was 27. He married Concurrence Lord on 1 January 1795, in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States. He lived in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States in 1790. He died on 7 April 1851, in Madison, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in West Cemetery, Madison, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Phineas Meigs
1769–1851
Concurrence Lord
1774–1836
Marriage: 1 January 1795

Sources (10)

  • Phineas Meigs, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Phinehas Meigs, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Phineas Meigs, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1 January 1795Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
  • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (3)

    World Events (8)

    1776

    Age 7

    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

    1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

    Age 12

    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.

    1791

    Age 22

    Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of Meggs .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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