Mary Starkweather

Female6 March 1714–4 April 1785

Brief Life History of Mary

When Mary Starkweather was born on 6 March 1714, in Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States, her father, Timothy Starkweather, was 36 and her mother, Mehitable Fenner, was 28. She married William Blodgett Jr on 23 June 1738, in Griswold, New London, Connecticut, United States. She died on 4 April 1785, in her hometown, at the age of 71, and was buried in Preston City, Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Blodgett Jr
1715–
Mary Starkweather
1714–1785
Marriage: 23 June 1738

Sources (8)

  • Mary Starkweather, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Mary Starkweather, "Connecticut Marriages, 1630-1997"
  • Mary Starkweather, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    23 June 1738Griswold, New London, Connecticut, United States
  • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (4)

    World Events (2)

    1776

    Age 62

    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

    1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

    Age 67

    The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.

    Name Meaning

    English: perhaps a nickname for a stormy-temperedperson. Compare Stark .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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