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Alexander Blacket

1738–
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

The Life of Alexander

When Alexander Blacket was born about 1738, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, his father, Peter Blackett, was 27 and his mother, Susan Wood, was 26. He married Mary Shevil on 22 December 1763, in All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. They were the parents of at least 12 sons and 2 daughters.

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Spouse & Children

Parents & Siblings

Alexander Blacket

1738–

Mary Shevil

1742–

Marriage: 22 December 1763

Jane Blackett

1764–

John Blackett

1766–

John Blacket

1766–

Peter Blackett

1769–

Robert Blackett

1771–

Alexander Blackett

1774–

Alexander Blackett

1775–

Joseph Blacket

1777–

Ralph Blackett

1778–

Alexander Blackett

1780–

George Blackett

1782–

Benjamin Blackett

1784–

Thomas Blackett

1786–

Mary Blackett

1790–

Spouse & Children

Alexander Blacket

Male1738–Male

Mary Shevil
Female1742–Female

MARRIAGE
22 December 1763
All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

children

(14)

Female1764–Female

Male1766–Male

Male1766–Male

Male1769–Male

Male1771–Male

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Parents & Siblings

Peter Blackett
Male1711–Male
Susan Wood
Female1712–Female

siblings

(8)

Female1733–Female

Male1736–Male

Male1738–Male

Male1738–Male

Female1741–Female

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World Events (4)

1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted

Age 14

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 16

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 32

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 Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea.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

Blacket

Alexander

English:1. from a diminutive of Black . 2. nickname for a person with dark hair, or a topographic name for someone who lived by a dark headland, from Middle English blak(e) ‘black’ + heved ‘head’.

Possible Related Names

Black

Sources (3)

Alexander Blackett Or Blackel Or Blacket, "England, Northumberland, Parish Registers, 1538-1950"
Alexander Blacket in entry for Ralph Blacket, "England, Northumberland, Parish Registers, 1538-1950"
Alexander Blacket in entry for Ralph, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"

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