Brief Life History of Martha
Martha Shinn was born in 1715, in Springfield, Springfield Township, Burlington, New Jersey, United States as the daughter of George Shinn. She married Daniel Gaskill on 5 November 1735, in Springfield, Springfield Township, Burlington, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 9 sons and 3 daughters. She died on 4 November 1796, in Mount Holly, Lumberton Township, Burlington, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 81.
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- Martha Gaskill, "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956"
- Martha Gaskill, "New Jersey, Marriages, 1670-1980"
- Martha Gaskill, "New Jersey, Marriages, 1670-1980"
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1735
Founded in 1735 by William Foster. Name changed later to Mt. Holley
1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776
Historical Boundaries: 1683: New Jersey Colony, British Colonial America 1710: Burlington, New Jersey Colony, British Colonial America 1776: Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Name Meaning
English (Norfolk and Suffolk): nickname from Middle English shin(ne) ‘fair, handsome’, a variant of Shine 3 and Sheen 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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