Brief Life History of Esther
When Esther Meech was born on 20 June 1762, in Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States, her father, Aaron Meech, was 53 and her mother, Freelove, was 37. She married Benjamin Crandall on 30 December 1784, in Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. They were the parents of at least 11 sons and 2 daughters.
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Sources (4)
- Esther Meech, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Esther Meech, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
- Esther Meech, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
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Children (13)
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World Events (8)
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.
1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment
The Eleventh Amendment restricts the ability of any people to start a lawsuit against the states in federal court.
Name Meaning
English: nickname from Middle English meche ‘sword, blade’ (Old English mēce).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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