When Moses Park was born on 28 April 1733, in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America, his father, Hezekiah Parke, was 38 and his mother, Margery Dike, was 39. He married Sarah Brewster on 9 November 1752, in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 7 daughters. He died on 1 May 1787, in Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 54.
Do you know Moses? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
+2 More Children
+1 More Child
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
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.
Some characteristic forenames: Korean Young, Sang, Sung, Yong, Jung, Jong, Chan, Jae, Jin, Kwang, Kyung, Myung, Chong, Chang, Chung, Byung, Min, Moon, Chul, Hae, Jeong, Dae, Seong, Myong.
English and Scottish: from Middle English and Older Scots parc, parke, perk ‘park, enclosure’ (Old French parc), often referring to the grounds of a manor house or a deer park where the lord hunted. The name was probably synonymous with Parker , denoting an officer who looked after a park for the lord of the manor.
English and Scottish: from a medieval pet form of the personal name Peter . Compare Parkin .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.