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Amos SWEET 1730–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1730

Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 8 Apr 1795

Death Location: Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John SWEET

Mother: Lydia Whaley

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Straight, Hannah Richardson

Children(s): Isaiah Swett, Lydia Sweet

Amos SWEET was born in 1730 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, the child of John Sweet And Lydia Whaley. Amos SWEET married Elizabeth Straight, Hannah Richardson, and had children including Isaiah Swett, Lydia Sweet. Amos SWEET passed away in 1795 in Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Amos SWEET was born in 1730 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, the child of John Sweet And Lydia Whaley.
  • Amos SWEET married Elizabeth Straight, Hannah Richardson, and had children including Isaiah Swett, Lydia Sweet.
  • Amos SWEET passed away in 1795 in Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John SWEET
1680–
Birth Location: –
JS
Lydia Whaley
1684–1753
Birth Location: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Straight
1734–1823
Birth Location: Rhode Island
ES
Hannah Richardson
1744–1804
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
HR

Children(s)

Isaiah Swett
1762–1840
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
IS
Lydia Sweet
1764–1842
Birth Location: –
LS

Amos SWEET's Ancestors

Self
Amos SWEET
1730–1795
Birth Place: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
John SWEET
1680–
Lydia Whaley
1684–1753
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Amos SWEET's Descendants

1.
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Amos SWEET (30 Mar 1730–8 Apr 1795) m. Elizabeth Straight (1734–1823) m. Hannah Richardson (17 October 1744–15 October 1804)
  1. 1. Isaiah Swett 1762–1840 m. Elizabeth Niles 1765–1835
    1. 1. Abigail SWEET 1785–1835 m. Peter WELLS 1783–1822
      1. 1. Effie (Ann) White 1818–1900 m. Harry Wells 1801–1900
        1. 1. Anthony Wells 1832–1910 m. Amanda Wells 1832–1900 m. Ella Wells 1859– m. Ella Conner 1888–
        2. 2. Charles (Charlie) Wells 1840–1930 m. Lueza ((Louisa) Wells) Hawkins 1850–1930 m. Louisa Hedrick 1850–1930 m. Lueza (Louisa) Hawkins 1850–1930
        3. 3. Floyd Wells 1847–1940 m. Margaret (A.) Wells 1845–1920 m. Leola Stocks 1898–1981
        4. 4. Margaret (A.) Wells 1845–1920 m. Floyd Wells 1847–1940
        5. 5. Louisa Wells 1852–1930 m. Sam Hedricks 1840–1930
        6. 6. Sarrah Well 1849–1925 m. Granville Sheckles 1846–1915
        7. 7. Caroline Wells 1845–1930 m. Charlie Tillman 1840–
      2. 2. Robert (Ransom) Wells 1821–1908
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Jane) Wells 1804–1890
      4. 4. Anna Wells 1812–1881
      5. 5. Olive Wells 1816–1886
      6. 6. Palmer Wells 1823–1901
      7. 7. Peter Wells 1829–1892 m. Elizabeth Hollingsworth 1827–1911
        1. 1. Sheldon (P) Wells 1850–1911
        2. 2. Minerva (S A) Wells 1852–1949
        3. 3. Forest Wells 1856–1934
        4. 4. Maria (Jane) Wells 1853–1941
        5. 5. Hattie (Louise) Wells 1867–1949 m. Luther (Gilman) Graves 1865–1926
        6. 6. Ralph (Lee) Wells 1865–1933
  2. 2. Lydia Sweet 1764–1842

Amos SWEET's Timeline

8 Records

1730
1730
Birth of Amos SWEET in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island
Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island
1730
30 Mar 1730
Birth of Amos SWEET in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
1749
1749
Age 19
Amos SWEET was married
None
1790
1790
Age 60
Amos SWEET resided here in Stephen Town, Albany, New York, United States
Stephen Town, Albany, New York, United States
1795
1795
Age 65
Death of Amos SWEET in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
1795
8 Apr 1795
Age 65
Death of Amos SWEET in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
1798
1798
Age 68
Amos SWEET resided here in Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 70
Amos SWEET resided here in Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 160
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1730
    Event Place: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1749

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Attleboro, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Stephen Town, Albany, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Stephen Town, Albany, New York; Series: M637; Roll: 6; Page: 283; Image: 288; Family History Library Film: 0568146
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, 1790 Federal Census of New York State; Publication Place: Washington, D.C.; Publisher: Government Printing Office; Publication Year: 1908; Page Number: 48

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 39; Page: 384,385; Image: 204; Family History Library Film: 363342

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rhode Island
    Record Source: Rhode Island Colonial War Servicemen, 1740-62

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 160
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1795
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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