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Henry James Mead 1824–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 April 1824

Birth Location: New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 1896

Death Location: North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: John Mead

Mother: Phoebe Benedict

Spouse(s): Mary Trescott

Children(s): Emily Mead, Hattie Mead, Isaac Mead

In 1824, Henry James Mead entered the world in New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to John Watrous Mead And Phoebe Benedict. In 1850, Henry James Mead resided in Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. In 1860, Henry James Mead resided in North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Henry James Mead married Mary A Trescott, and had children including Emily Irene Mead, Hattie Almeda Mead, Isaac Franklin Mead. Henry James Mead passed away in 1896 in North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Henry James Mead entered the world in New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to John Watrous Mead And Phoebe Benedict.
  • In 1850, Henry James Mead resided in Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1860, Henry James Mead resided in North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • Henry James Mead married Mary A Trescott, and had children including Emily Irene Mead, Hattie Almeda Mead, Isaac Franklin Mead.
  • Henry James Mead passed away in 1896 in North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry Mead's Ancestors

Self
Henry Mead
1824–1896
Birth Place: New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
John Watrous Mead
1793–1877
Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Phoebe Benedict
1798–1859
Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph (Mead) Jr.
1766–1855
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Abigail Watrous
1772–1840
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Mead
1733–1814
Thankful Rockwell
1741–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David I
1701–1766
Sarah Close
1712–1766

Henry Mead's Descendants

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Henry (James) Mead (15 April 1824–1896) m. Mary (A) Trescott (25 Nov 1825–1919)
  1. 1. Emily (Irene) Mead 1851–1921
  2. 2. Hattie (Almeda) Mead 1854–1919
  3. 3. Isaac (Franklin) Mead 1851–

Henry Mead's Timeline

7 Records

1824
15 April 1824
Birth of Henry James Mead in New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1850
1850
Age 26
Henry James Mead resided here in Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Henry James Mead resided here in North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Henry James Mead resided here in North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Henry James Mead resided here in North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1896
1896
Age 72
Death of Henry James Mead in Canaan Valley, Connecticut
Canaan Valley, Connecticut
1896
1896
Age 72
Henry James Mead - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 April 1824
    Event Place: New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M432_42; Page: 62A; Image: 133
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: 100; Page: 59A; Enumeration District: 003
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M593_106; Page: 321A; Family History Library Film: 545605
    [7] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M653_82; Page: 929; Family History Library Film: 803082

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M432_42; Page: 62A; Image: 133

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M653_82; Page: 929; Family History Library Film: 803082

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M593_106; Page: 321A; Family History Library Film: 545605

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: 100; Page: 59A; Enumeration District: 003

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canaan
    Record Source: Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Canaan Valley, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [3] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut

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