Joseph Croswell

Male1742–

Brief Life History of Joseph

When Joseph Croswell was born in 1742, in Ledyard, New London, Connecticut, United States, his father, Rev Andrew Croswell, was 34 and his mother, Rebecca Holmes, was 22. He married Lucy Allen on 29 October 1772, in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. He died in United States.

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Joseph Croswell
1742–
Lucy Allen
Marriage: 29 October 1772

Sources (1)

  • Joseph Croswell, "Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    29 October 1772Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
  • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (8)

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    World Events (6)

    1776

    Age 34

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

    1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

    Age 39

    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.

    1803

    Age 61

    France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

    Name Meaning

    English: perhaps a variant of Creswell . This may also be a habitational name from an unidentified place in Shropshire or Berkshire.

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

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