Brief Life History of Eleanor
When Eleanor Reader was born before 14 March 1739, in Reedness, Yorkshire East Riding, England, United Kingdom, her father, Robert Reader, was 45 and her mother, Mary Hooten, was 36. She married Stephen Clark on 30 May 1764. They were the parents of at least 5 sons. She died on 11 September 1818, in Bethel, Tate Township, Clermont, Ohio, United States, and was buried in Bethel, Tate Township, Clermont, Ohio, United States.
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Sources (6)
- Eleanor Reader, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Ellenor Clarke, "Find A Grave Index"
- Elianor Reader in entry for Stephen Clark, "England, Yorkshire, Bishop's Transcripts, 1547-1957"
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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 Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea.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
English: variant of Reeder .
Americanized form of German Rieder .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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