Phebe Hillard

Femaleabout 1739–

Brief Life History of Phebe

When Phebe Hillard was born about 1739, in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States, her father, William Hillard, was 37 and her mother, Prudence Brown, was 33. She married Elijah Utley on 17 February 1765, in North Stonington Church, North Stonington, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter.

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Elijah Utley
1740–1825
Phebe Hillard
1739–
Marriage: 17 February 1765
Hannah Utley
1778–1832

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  • Marriage
    17 February 1765North Stonington Church, North Stonington, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
  • Children (1)

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    Siblings (5)

    World Events (6)

    1776

    Age 37

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

    1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

    Age 42

    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.

    1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

    Age 61

    While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

    Name Meaning

    English (Somerset): variant of Hilliard .

    French: derivative of the personal name Hilaire, French form of Hillary .

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

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