Walter Fanning
20 May 1747–19 April 1820 (Age 72)
Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
The Life Summary of Walter
When Walter Fanning was born on 20 May 1747, in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States, his father, Thomas Fanning, was 29 and his mother, Elizabeth Capron, was 22. He married Grace Benjamin on 6 November 1771, in Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 8 daughters. He registered for military service in 1775. He died on 19 April 1820, in Gilboa, Gilboa, Schoharie, New York, United States, at the age of 72, and was buried in Gilboa, Gilboa, Schoharie, New York, United States.
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Family Time Line
Spouse and Children
1747–1820Male
1754–1832Female
Children
(15)
1772–1862Female
1774–1850Male
1776–Male
1778–1812Male
1780–1855Female
+10 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1718–1787Male
1725–1810Female
Siblings
(10)
1745–1755Female
1747–1820Male
1749–1837Male
1752–1834Female
1757–1847Female
+5 More Children
World Events (6)
1776
Age 29
1776
Age 29
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
Age 34
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
Age 34
1788 · Connecticut Becomes the 5th State
Age 41
1788 · Connecticut Becomes the 5th State
Age 41
Name Meaning
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (15)
- Walter Fanning in entry for Amos Abbot and Fanny Fanning, "Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915"
- Walter Fanning in entry for Catharine Fanning, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Walter Fanning in the 1820 United States Federal Census
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