Brief Life History of Peter
When Peter Billinge was born in 1743, in Wybunbury, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, his father, Samuel Billington, was 42 and his mother, Mary Street, was 39. He married Mary Skerrett on 18 August 1765, in Wrenbury, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 6 daughters. He lived in Wybunbury, Cheshire, England in 1743 and Wrenbury, Cheshire, England in 1765. He died on 28 April 1820, at the age of 77, and was buried in Audlem, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom.
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- Peter Billinge, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Peter Billinge, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
- Peter Billingtn, "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900"
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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 Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea.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: locative name from Billinge (Lancs).
Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016
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