Elizabeth Snow
1728–
Mere, Wiltshire, England
The Life Summary of Elizabeth
Elizabeth Snow was born in 1728, in Mere, Wiltshire, England. She married John Grey Sr in 1749, in Mere, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 2 daughters.
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Family Time Line
John Grey Sr
1726–
Elizabeth Snow
1728–
Marriage: 1749
John Gray Jr
1750–
William Gray
1750–
Asher Gray
1757–1843
Mary Gray
1753–1753
Mary Gray
1755–
Ezra Gray
1759–
Jacob Grey
1764–
Eli Grey
1767–1831
Thomas Gray
1770–
Spouse and Children
1726–Male
1728–Female
Children
(9)
1750–Male
1750–Male
1753–1753Female
1755–Female
1757–1843Male
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World Events (5)
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 24
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 24
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 26
1754 · Seven Years' War
Age 26
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.
1770 · Boston Tea Party
Age 42
1770 · Boston Tea Party
Age 42
Thousands of British troops were sent to Boston to enforce Britain's tax laws. Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea. Americans, disguised as Native Americans, dumped chests of tea imported by the East India Company into the Boston Harbor in protest. This escalated tensions between the American Colonies and the British government.
Name Meaning
1 English: nickname denoting someone with very white hair or an exceptionally pale complexion, from Old English snāw ‘snow’.2 Americanized and shortened form of any of the Jewish ornamental names composed with German Schnee, Schnei, Schneu ‘snow’ as the first element.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (10)
- Elizabeth in entry for Eli, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Elizabeth in entry for Jesse, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Betty in entry for Thomas, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
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