Simeon
PRIOR
(b.
16 May 1754
,
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
29 June 1837
,
Northampton, Summit, Ohio, USA
)
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Simeon PRIOR was born 16 May 1754 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Simeon PRIOR was the child of Joshua PRIOR and Mary BURNHAM and the grandchild of: (paternal) Benjamin PRIOR and Bethia PRATT (maternal) Eleazer BURNHAM and Lydia WATERMANSimeon had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Simeon married Katharine WRIGHT abt. 1783 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Katharine WRIGHT was born 26 August 1763 in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA. Katharine died 13 April 1838 in Northampton, Summit, Ohio, USA.
Simeon PRIOR died 29 June 1837 in Northampton, Summit, Ohio, USA.
Spouse:
Katharine Wight Prior (1763 - 1838)*
Children:
Sally Prior Darrow (1781 - 1847)*
William Prior (1783 - 1872)*
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Children of Simeon PRIOR and Katharine WRIGHT:
Gurden (Gorden) PRIOR (b.17 September 1793, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA d. 19 July 1885, Guthrie Center, Guthrie, Iowa, USA)
m. Hannah BATES 1830
Katharine WRIGHT-- Date: abt. 1783 Place: Children of Simeon PRIOR and Katharine WRIGHT:
Gurden (Gorden) PRIOR (b.17 September 1793, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA d. 19 July 1885, Guthrie Center, Guthrie, Iowa, USA)m. Hannah BATES 1830
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1754 Birth 16 May 1754
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Revolutionary War
PRIOR, SIMEON
Ancestor #: A093357
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 5-16-1754 NORWICH NEW LONDON CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 6-29-1837 NORTHAMPTON PORTAGE CO OHIO
Pension Number: *S4652
Service Source: *S4652
Service Description: 1) CAPT JEDEDIAH WATERMAN
2) COL JOHN DURKEE
RESIDENCE
1) City: NORWICH - County: NEW LONDON CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) CATHERINE WIGHT
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PRIOR, SIMEON
Ancestor #: A093357
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 5-16-1754 NORWICH NEW LONDON CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 6-29-1837 NORTHAMPTON PORTAGE CO OHIO
Pension Number: *S4652
Service Source: *S4652
Service Description: 1) CAPT JEDEDIAH WATERMAN
2) COL JOHN DURKEE
RESIDENCE
1) City: NORWICH - County: NEW LONDON CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) CATHERINE WIGHT
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1793 Birth of ChildGurden (Gorden) PRIOR was born 17 September 1793, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA (Florence)
Simeon was 39 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1837 Death 29 June 1837
Northampton, Summit, Ohio, USA
He died at the age of 83.
Simeon is buried at: Harrington Cemetery Cuyahoga Falls Summit County Ohio, USA
Added: 7/15/2015 2:57:10 PM
- Updated: 2/2/2022 4:20:46 PM
The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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