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Major John Horner Bliss 1648–1717 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1648

Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States or Newport RI

Death Date: 4 May 1717

Death Location: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Father: George (Blysse)

Mother: Ann Bliss

Spouse(s): Damaris Arnold

Children(s): JOSIAH BLISS

The story of Major John Horner Bliss began in 1648 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States or Newport RI. Major John Horner Bliss married Damaris Arnold, and had children including Josiah Bliss. Major John Horner Bliss passed away in 1717 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Major John Horner Bliss began in 1648 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States or Newport RI.
  • Major John Horner Bliss married Damaris Arnold, and had children including Josiah Bliss.
  • Major John Horner Bliss passed away in 1717 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Major Bliss's Ancestors

Self
Major Bliss
1648–1717
Birth Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States or Newport RI
Parents
George Bliss (Blysse)
1591–1667
Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England
Ann (15 Shaw) Bliss
1610–1684
Preston Parva, Northamptonshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
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Major Bliss's Descendants

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Major (John Horner) Bliss (23 Feb 1648–4 May 1717) m. Damaris Arnold (23 February 1648–1720)
  1. 1. JOSIAH BLISS 1685–1747 m. Sarah (Collins) Bliss 1690–1751
    1. 1. " (Elder" William) Bliss 1728–1808 m. Barbara Phillips 1727–1775
      1. 1. John Bliss 1760–1845 m. Reliance Babcock 1762–1851
        1. 1. Sarah Bliss 1787–1854 m. Ebenezer Hewitt 1783–1871

Major Bliss's Timeline

7 Records

1648
23 Feb 1648
Birth of Major John Horner Bliss in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States or Newport RI
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States or Newport RI
1666
24 Jan 1666
Age 18
Major John Horner Bliss was married in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island Colony
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island Colony
1666
24 Jan 1666
Age 18
Major John Horner Bliss was married in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1670
24 Jan 1670
Age 22
Major John Horner Bliss was married in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1684
1684
Age 36
Major John Horner Bliss was married in Newport, Newport, Massachusetts, USA
Newport, Newport, Massachusetts, USA
1717
1717
Age 69
Major John Horner Bliss was married in USA
USA
1717
4 May 1717
Age 69
Death of Major John Horner Bliss in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1648
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States or Newport RI

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1666
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island Colony

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1666
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1670
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1684
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1717
    Event Place: USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1717
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America

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