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Jerusha Smith 1744–1811 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 February 1744

Birth Location: Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 2 Oct 1811

Death Location: Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: David Smith

Mother: Dorothy Smith

Spouse(s): Ezra Sr

Children(s): Ezra Jr

In 1744, Jerusha Smith entered the world in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, born to David Smith And Dorothy Brainerd Smith. Jerusha Smith married Ezra Brainard Sr, and had children including Ezra Col Brainerd Jr. Jerusha Smith passed away in 1811 in Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1744, Jerusha Smith entered the world in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, born to David Smith And Dorothy Brainerd Smith.
  • Jerusha Smith married Ezra Brainard Sr, and had children including Ezra Col Brainerd Jr.
  • Jerusha Smith passed away in 1811 in Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jerusha Smith's Ancestors

Self
Jerusha Smith
1744–1811
Birth Place: Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Parents
David Smith
1701–1756
Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Dorothy (Brainerd) Smith
1709–1754
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Simon Smith
1658–1746
Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Hezekiah Brainerd
1681–1727
Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Dorothy Hobart
1679–1731
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Brainerd
1641–1715
Hannah Spencer
1641–1691
Jeremiah Hobart
1630–1715
Elizabeth Whiting
1645–1717
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gerard II
1614–1685
Rev 🚢
1597–1679

Jerusha Smith's Descendants

1.
JS
Jerusha Smith (25 February 1744–2 Oct 1811) m. Ezra (Brainard) Sr (14 August 1744–7 Apr 1837)
  1. 1. Ezra (Col. Brainerd) Jr 1769–1833 m. Mabel Porter 1769–1833
    1. 1. Ezra (Brainard) Jr 1787–1832 m. Louisa Robbins 1789–1839
      1. 1. Fidelia Brainerd 1821–1886 m. David Foster 1815–1888
        1. 1. Franklin (Brainard) Foster 1846–1908 m. Mary (E.) Nimmons 1846–1929

Jerusha Smith's Timeline

11 Records

1743
25 Feb 1743/44
Birth of Jerusha Smith in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1744
25 Feb 1744
Birth of Jerusha Smith in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1744
25 February 1744
Birth of Jerusha Smith in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1745
25 Feb 1745
Age 1
Birth of Jerusha Smith in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1762
31 Aug 1762
Age 18
Jerusha Smith was married in Chatham, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Chatham, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
1811
11 Oct 1811
Age 67
Death of Jerusha Smith in Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1811
2 Oct 1811
Age 67
Death of Jerusha Smith in Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1811
2 Oct 1811
Age 67
Death of Jerusha Smith in Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1811
11 Oct 1811
Age 67
Death of Jerusha Smith in East Hampton, Connecticut, USA
East Hampton, Connecticut, USA
1811
2 October 1811
Age 67
Death of Jerusha Smith in Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1811
2 Oct 1811
Age 67
Death of Jerusha Smith in Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1743/44
    Event Place: Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1745
    Event Place: Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1744
    Event Place: Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 February 1744
    Event Place: Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1762
    Event Place: Chatham, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1811
    Event Place: Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1811
    Event Place: Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1811
    Event Place: Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1811
    Event Place: East Hampton, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 October 1811
    Event Place: Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1811
    Event Place: Middle Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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