Deacon Andrew Tracy

Brief Life History of Andrew

When Deacon Andrew Tracy was born on 16 February 1722, in Lisbon, New London, Connecticut, United States, his father, Jeremiah Tracy, was 39 and his mother, Mary Witter, was 25. He married Ruth Smith on 30 March 1743, in Norwich, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters. He died on 3 July 1807, in Lisbon, New London, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 85.

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Family Time Line

Deacon Andrew Tracy
1722–1807
Ruth Smith
1725–1809
Marriage: 30 March 1743
Ebenezer Tracy
1744–1803
Jesse Tracy
1745–1828
Sarah Tracy
1747–1830
Andrew Tracy Jr
1749–1819
Elijah Tracy
1752–after 1763
Ruth Tracy
1754–1840
Mary Tracy
1756–1841
Anna Tracy
1759–1844
Jeremiah Tracy
1761–1847
Elizabeth Tracy
1764–1857
David Tracy
1766–1841

Sources (22)

  • Andrew Tracy, "Connecticut, Births and Baptisms, 1639-1941"
  • Andrew Tracy, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
  • Andrew Tracy in entry for Ruth Smith, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

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World Events (4)

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.

1789

George Washington elected first president of United States.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Tracey .

Irish: variant of Treacy .

Americanized form of some similar (like-sounding) Jewish name.

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

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