Mary Killingworth

Female6 January 1717–October 1800

Brief Life History of Mary

When Mary Killingworth was born on 6 January 1717, in Helpston, Northamptonshire, England, her father, Robert Killingworth, was 26 and her mother, Sarah Pollard, was 21. She married Peter Pearson on 25 March 1741, in Helpston, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. She died in October 1800, in Helpston, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 83, and was buried in Helpston, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Family Time Line

Peter Pearson
1710–1800
Mary Killingworth
1717–1800
Marriage: 25 March 1741
Peter Person
1742–1762
Elizabeth Person
1749–
Robert Person
1753–
Benjamin Pearson
1756–1827

Sources (3)

  • 1741 March 25 "Helpston Parish Register" marriage between Peter Pearson and Mary Killingworth
  • 1800 October 10 "Helpston Parish Register burial for Mary the wife of Peter Pearson
  • 1717 January 6 "Helpston Parish Register" baptism for Mary Killingworth

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  • Marriage
    25 March 1741Helpston, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

    • Children (4)

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    Siblings (6)

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    World Events (7)

    1720 · South Sea Bubble

    Age 3

    The South Sea Bubble Bill was passed by the House of Lords in 1720. This allowed the South Sea company to monopolize trade with South America. The company underwrote the English National Debt which promised 5% interest from the government. As shares rose exponentially, many companies were created and many fortunes were made. The stocks crashed and many people lost their money which caused them to become destitute overnight and suicide was common. Robert Walpole took charge of the South Sea Bubble Financial Crisis by dividing the national debt between the Bank of England, the Treasury, and the Sinking Fund.

    1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted

    Age 35

    Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.

    1754 · Seven Years' War

    Age 37

    The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.

    Name Meaning

    English: locative name from North and South Kilworth (Leics), which often has medial -ing- in medieval spellings (such as Killingworth, about 1291 in Taxatio Ecclesiastica), or from Killingworth (Northumb).

    Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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