Hercules Archelaus
FERNALD
(b.
4 December 1749
,
Kittery, Maine, New England
d.
27 July 1836
,
North Berwick, Maine, USA
)
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Hercules Archelaus FERNALD was born 4 December 1749 in Kittery, Maine, New England
Hercules Archelaus FERNALD was the child of Hercules FERNALD and Mary TUCKER and the grandchild of: (paternal) Samuel FERNALD and Susanna PAULHercules Archelaus had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Hercules Archelaus married Miriam PURSLEY (PERCY) 31 December 1771 in York, Maine, New England . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Miriam PURSLEY (PERCY) was born 12 December 1760 in Kittery, Maine, USA. Miriam died 22 July 1826 in North Berwick, Maine, USA.
Hercules Archelaus FERNALD died 27 July 1836 in North Berwick, Maine, USA.
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Family and Children of Hercules Archelaus FERNALD
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Miriam PURSLEY (PERCY)-- Date: 31 December 1771 Place: York, Maine, New England
Children of Hercules Archelaus FERNALD and Miriam PURSLEY (PERCY):
Stephen FERNALD (b.21 September 1775, Berwick, Maine, New England d. 19 September 1821, York, Maine, USA )
m. Catherine TRIPP
Miriam PURSLEY (PERCY)-- Date: 31 December 1771 Place: York, Maine, New England Children of Hercules Archelaus FERNALD and Miriam PURSLEY (PERCY):
Stephen FERNALD (b.21 September 1775, Berwick, Maine, New England d. 19 September 1821, York, Maine, USA )m. Catherine TRIPP
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1749 Birth 4 December 1749
Kittery, Maine, New England
1771 Marriage / PartnerHercules Archelaus FERNALD and Miriam PURSLEY (PERCY) 31 December 1771, York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach)
He was 22 years old.
Revolutionary War
FERNALD, HERCULES ARCHELAUS
Ancestor #: A039380
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 12-4-1749 KITTERY YORK CO ME DIST MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 7-22-1836 NORTH BERWICK YORK CO MAINE
Pension Number: *S20360
Service Source: *S20360
Service Description: 1) CAPTS SAMUEL LEIGHTON, HOLBROOK, ELISHA SHAPLEIGH
2) COLS FRANCIS, STORER, JOHN FROST
RESIDENCE
1) City: KITTERY - County: YORK CO - District: ME DIST - State: MASSACHUSETTS
SPOUSE
1) MIRIAM PURSLEY
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FERNALD, HERCULES ARCHELAUS
Ancestor #: A039380
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 12-4-1749 KITTERY YORK CO ME DIST MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 7-22-1836 NORTH BERWICK YORK CO MAINE
Pension Number: *S20360
Service Source: *S20360
Service Description: 1) CAPTS SAMUEL LEIGHTON, HOLBROOK, ELISHA SHAPLEIGH
2) COLS FRANCIS, STORER, JOHN FROST
RESIDENCE
1) City: KITTERY - County: YORK CO - District: ME DIST - State: MASSACHUSETTS
SPOUSE
1) MIRIAM PURSLEY
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1775 Birth of ChildStephen FERNALD was born 21 September 1775, Berwick, Maine, USA
Hercules Archelaus was 25 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
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.
1821 Death of ChildStephen FERNALD died 19 September 1821, York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach)
Hercules Archelaus was 71 years old.
1826 Death of Spouse/PartnerMiriam PURSLEY (PERCY) died 22 July 1826, North Berwick, Maine, USA
1836 Death 27 July 1836
North Berwick, Maine, USA
He died at the age of 86.
Hercules is buried at: Fernald Cemetery 28 North Berwick York County Maine, USA
Added: 9/23/2016 12:02:35 PM
- Updated: 1/12/2023 6:43:56 PM
The name Maine is probably a practical nautical term which refers to the region being a mainland (separate from the many surrounding islands). Reference to the area as 'Maine' in writing first appeared in 1622. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1685 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New England
1776 - 1820 - Massachusetts (District of Maine)
March 15, 1820 - Maine becomes 23rd U.S. state
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