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Dorcas Blackwell 1693–1764 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1693

Birth Location: Shearsby, Leicestershire, England

Death Date: 20 Jan 1764

Death Location: Cosby, Leicester, England

Father: Samuel Blackwell

Mother: FRANCES Blackwen

Spouse(s): William Bent

Children(s): Elizabeth Bent

The story of Dorcas Blackwell began in 1693 in Shearsby, Leicestershire, England. Dorcas Blackwell married William Bent, and had children including Elizabeth Bent. Dorcas Blackwell passed away in 1764 in Cosby, Leicester, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Dorcas Blackwell began in 1693 in Shearsby, Leicestershire, England.
  • Dorcas Blackwell married William Bent, and had children including Elizabeth Bent.
  • Dorcas Blackwell passed away in 1764 in Cosby, Leicester, England.

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Dorcas Blackwell's Ancestors

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Dorcas Blackwell
1693–1764
Birth Place: Shearsby, Leicestershire, England
Parents
Samuel Blackwell
1660–1726
Arnesby, Leicestershire, England
FRANCES Blackwen
1660–1726
Shearsby, Leicestershire, England
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Dorcas Blackwell's Descendants

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Dorcas Blackwell (17 Apr 1693–20 Jan 1764) m. William Bent (15 Apr 1690–Jul 1760)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Bent 1732–1806 m. William Headley 1732–1794
    1. 1. Sarah Headley 1760–1825 m. William Langton 1746–1835
      1. 1. George Langton 1788–1865 m. Mary Mason 1791–
        1. 1. Mary Langton 1832–1914 m. William (Peck) Margetts 1818–1897

Dorcas Blackwell's Timeline

2 Records

1693
17 Apr 1693
Birth of Dorcas Blackwell in Shearsby, Leicestershire, England
Shearsby, Leicestershire, England
1764
20 Jan 1764
Age 71
Death of Dorcas Blackwell in Cosby, Leicester, England
Cosby, Leicester, England

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1693
    Event Place: Shearsby, Leicestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1764
    Event Place: Cosby, Leicester, England

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