James Sterrett
about 1630–
County Antrim, Ireland
The Life Summary of James
James Sterrett was born about 1630, in County Antrim, Ireland. He married Grizzel Cochran in 1679.
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James Sterrett
1630–
Grizzel Cochran
1623–
Marriage: 1679
Spouse and Children
1630–Male
1623–Female
Marriage
1679Ireland
World Events (3)
1641
Age 11
1641
Age 11
Great Catholic-Gaelic rebellion for return of lands, later joined by Old English Catholics in Ireland. Under leadership of Irish chieftain, Rory O'More, conspiracy was formed to seize Dublin and expel the English. English settlers were driven out of Ulster. Catholics hold 59% of land in Ireland.
1649
Age 19
1649
Age 19
The Protestant Lord Protector of England, Oliver Cromwell, landed at Dublin. His troops killed 2,000 men. A great part of lands in Munster, Leinster and Ulster (Drogheda and Wexford) was confiscated and divided among the English soldiers.
1672
Age 42
1672
Age 42
Over 6,000 Irish boys and women sold as slaves since England gained control of Jamaica.
Name Meaning
Northern Irish: variant of Start .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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