Brief Life History of Ann
When Ann Kileryst was born in 1723, in Lanercost, Cumberland, England, her father, Joseph Gilchrist Kileryst, was 24 and her mother, Mrs. Joseph Kileryst, was 24. She married William HOLMES on 7 July 1746, in Lanercost, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 6 daughters. She died in May 1807, in Lanercost, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 84.
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- Ann Kileryst, "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
- Ann Holme, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
- Ann Holme, "England, Cumberland Parish Registers, 1538-1990"
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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 Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea.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
Variant spelling of Anne . In the U.S. Ann is the more frequent spelling.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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Ann-Holmes-Will
Transcription of text in document I Ann Holmes of the Callees in the parish of Abbey Lanercost in the County of Cumberland being of perfect mind and memory I do make this my last will and testament a …
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