Brief Life History of Mary
When Mary Redhoof was born on 10 February 1744, in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, her father, John Redhoof, was 27 and her mother, Elizabeth, was 24.
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- Mary Redhoof, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Mary Redhoof & Robert Alford, 'England Marriages, 1538-1973' on MyHeritage
- Mary Redhoof & Robert Alford, 'England Marriages, 1538-1973' on MyHeritage
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World Events (4)
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.
1775 · The Shot Heard Around the World
"On April 18, 1775, a shot known as the ""shot heard around the world"" was fired between American colonists and British troops in Lexington, Massachusetts. This began the American War for Independence. Fifteen months later, Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence. The Treaty of Paris was signed in September 1783 which ended the war. The colonies were no longer under British rule. Many who fought for the British fled to Canada, the West Indies, and some to England."
Name Meaning
From Latin Maria via Old Welsh Meir. See Mary .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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