When William Riley Petty was born about 1775, in South Carolina, British Colonial America, his father, Abner Petty, was 26 and his mother, Winifred Gayden, was 26. He married Nancy Betsy Powers in 1797, in Society Hill, Darlington, South Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Darlington, South Carolina, United States for about 20 years. He died in Society Hill, Darlington, South Carolina, United States.
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Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
On June 28, 1776, the Battle of Sullivan's Island takes place on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. Since it is so close to Charelston, the battle is sometimes referred to as the First Siege of Charleston. This is the first time that the Americans had a victory against a land and sea attack by the British.
Atlantic slave trade abolished.
English: variant of Petit . The name is also found inIreland, the main branch there having been established in County Kerryin the 17th century by Sir William Petty.
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