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James Capt. Packer 1681–1765 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Sep 1681

Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut

Death Date: 24 Apr 1765

Death Location: West Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: John Packer

Mother: Rebecca Wells

Spouse(s): Abigail Packer, Elizabeth Springer

Children(s): Desire Packer

In 1681, James Capt. Packer entered the world in Groton, New London, Connecticut, born to John Packer And Rebecca Wells. James Capt. Packer married Abigail Packer, Elizabeth Springer, and had children including Desire Packer. James Capt. Packer passed away in 1765 in West Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1681, James Capt. Packer entered the world in Groton, New London, Connecticut, born to John Packer And Rebecca Wells.
  • James Capt. Packer married Abigail Packer, Elizabeth Springer, and had children including Desire Packer.
  • James Capt. Packer passed away in 1765 in West Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Packer's Ancestors

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James Packer
1681–1765
Birth Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut
Parents
John Packer
1622–1689
Alston, Gloucestershire, England
Rebecca Wells
1652–1683
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Hugh Wells
1625–1678
Colchester, Essex, E. England
Mary Ruscoe
1627–1653
Billevica, Essex, , England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Packer's Descendants

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James (Capt.) Packer (11 Sep 1681–24 Apr 1765) m. Abigail Packer (18 January 1679–16 November 1722) m. Elizabeth Springer (1708–1727)
  1. 1. Desire Packer 1712–1808 m. John Burrows 1701–1770
    1. 1. Desire Burrows 1737–1810 m. Capt (Joseph Elliott) esqr 1732–1800
      1. 1. Lydia (Ledda) Elliott 1771–1824 m. Philip Paddleford 1753–1830
        1. 1. William (Morris) Paddleford 1803–1857 m. Elizabeth Niles 1800–1885
        2. 2. Lucinda Paddleford 1794–1872
        3. 3. Phobe Paddleford 1802–1858

James Packer's Timeline

5 Records

1681
11 September 1681
Birth of James Capt. Packer in New London, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
New London, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
1681
11 Sep 1681
Birth of James Capt. Packer in Groton, New London, Connecticut
Groton, New London, Connecticut
1681
11 Sep 1681
James Capt. Packer was baptized
None
1765
24 April 1765
Age 84
Death of James Capt. Packer in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
1765
24 Apr 1765
Age 84
Death of James Capt. Packer in Groton, New London, Connecticut
Groton, New London, Connecticut

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 September 1681
    Event Place: New London, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1681
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1681
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Groton Avery Clan

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 April 1765
    Event Place: Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Groton Avery Clan

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1765
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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