Priscilla Morgan

Brief Life History of Priscilla

When Priscilla Morgan was born on 22 July 1730, in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States, her father, John Morgan, was 28 and her mother, Susannah Andrews, was 24. She married Simon Griswold on 9 March 1756, in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters.

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Family Time Line

Simon Griswold
1731–1766
Priscilla Morgan
1730–
Marriage: 9 March 1756
Alice Griswold
1756–
Lydia Griswold
1758–1843
Elisabeth Griswold
1759–
Andrew Griswold
1761–1813
Azal Griswold
1763–1813
Ozal Groswald
1763–
Annavera Griswold
1765–1812
Wyllys Griswold
1766–

Sources (16)

  • Pricilla Morgon, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Prissilla in entry for Annavera Griswold, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
  • Prissilla in entry for Elisabeth Griswold, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

World Events (6)

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.

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

Name Meaning

Welsh (especially Glamorgan): from the medieval Welsh personal name Morgan, Morgant (Old Welsh Morcant, of uncertain etymology).

Irish: importation of the Welsh surname (see 1 above), to which has been assimilated more than one Gaelic surname, notably Ó Muireagáin (see Merrigan ).

Scottish: probably from a Gaelic personal name cognate with Welsh Morcant.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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