Brief Life History of Nathaniel
When Nathaniel Kingsley was born on 23 April 1727, in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States, his father, Amos Kingsley, was 30 and his mother, Ruth Adams, was 25. He married Sarah Walden in March 1749, in Becket, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 12 October 1807, in Becket, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States, at the age of 80, and was buried in Becket Center Cemetery, Becket, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.
Photos and Memories (2)
Do you know Nathaniel? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (9)
- Nathaniel Kingsley, "Find A Grave Index"
- Nathaniel in entry for Sarah Kingsley, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
- Nathaniel Kingsley in entry for Sarah Kingsley, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
Spouse and Children
Children (10)
+5 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (10)
+5 More Children
World Events (5)
1757
Oldest Grave Seen in Memorials List
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.
Name Meaning
English: habitational name from any of the places called Kingsley, in Cheshire, Hampshire, and Staffordshire. The placenames derive from Old English cing ‘king’ (genitive cinges) + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.