Francis Becket
about 1714–
Lancashire, England
The Life Summary of Francis
Francis Becket was born about 1714, in Lancashire, England. He married Margaret Dudley in 1735, in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters.
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Family Time Line
Francis Becket
1714–
Margaret Dudley
1716–
Marriage: 1735
Pernal Becket
1737–
Mary Beckett
1740–1802
Dudley Beckett
1745–
Pernal Beckett
1745–
Deborah Becket
1747–
Spouse and Children
1714–Male
1716–Female
Marriage
1735Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonial America
Children
(5)
1737–Female
1740–1802Female
1745–Male
1745–Male
1747–Female
World Events (5)
1720 · South Sea Bubble
Age 6
1720 · South Sea Bubble
Age 6
The South Sea Bubble Bill was passed by the House of Lords in 1720. This allowed the South Sea company to monopolize trade with South America. The company underwrote the English National Debt which promised 5% interest from the government. As shares rose exponentially, many companies were created and many fortunes were made. The stocks crashed and many people lost their money which caused them to become destitute overnight and suicide was common. Robert Walpole took charge of the South Sea Bubble Financial Crisis by dividing the national debt between the Bank of England, the Treasury, and the Sinking Fund.
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 38
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 38
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
Age 40
1754 · Seven Years' War
Age 40
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.
Name Meaning
English (Buckinghamshire): variant of Beckett .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Beckett
Sources (2)
- Francis Beckett in entry for Martha Beckett, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Francis Becket in the Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538
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