John Spink

Brief Life History of John

When John Spink was born on 11 September 1758, in West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States, his father, Samuel Spink, was 38 and his mother, Abigail Spink, was 33. He married Lydia Eldred on 27 December 1778. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He lived in Rhode Island, United States in 1758.

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Family Time Line

John Spink
1758–
Lydia Eldred
1756–
Marriage: 27 December 1778
Lydia Spink
1779–1850

Sources (4)

  • John Spink, "Rhode Island, Births and Christenings, 1600-1914"
  • John Spink, "Rhode Island, Marriages, 1724-1916"
  • John Spink, "Rhode Island, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1630-1945"

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World Events (8)

1776

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

1776 · Rhode Island Declares Independence

Rhode Island declares independence from Great Britain on May 4, 1776, making it the first colony to do so officially.

1789

George Washington elected first president of United States.

Name Meaning

English and Scottish (Angus): nickname from Middle English spink ‘chaffinch, finch’ (probably of imitative origin), bestowed on account of some fancied resemblance to the bird. Compare Pink .

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

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