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Pelatiah BLISS 1697–1764 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1697

Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 05 Sep 1764

Death Location: South Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father: Samuel BLISS

Mother: Ann ELDERKIN

Spouse(s): Martha AVERY

Children(s): Anna BLISS

In 1697, Pelatiah BLISS entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to Samuel Bliss And Ann Elderkin. In 1640, Pelatiah BLISS resided in New London, Connecticut, USA. Pelatiah BLISS married Martha Avery, and had children including Anna Bliss. Pelatiah BLISS passed away in 1764 in South Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1697, Pelatiah BLISS entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to Samuel Bliss And Ann Elderkin.
  • In 1640, Pelatiah BLISS resided in New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • Pelatiah BLISS married Martha Avery, and had children including Anna Bliss.
  • Pelatiah BLISS passed away in 1764 in South Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel BLISS
1657–1729
Birth Location: Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
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Ann ELDERKIN
1661–1748
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha AVERY
1707–1753
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Children(s)

Anna BLISS
1723–1818
Birth Location: Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Pelatiah BLISS's Ancestors

Self
Pelatiah BLISS
1697–1764
Birth Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Samuel BLISS
1657–1729
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Ann ELDERKIN
1661–1748
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Thomas BLISS
1618–1688
Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England
Elizabeth BIRCHARD
1621–1699
Belstone, Devon, England
John ELDERKIN
1616–1687
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth DRAKE
1621–1716
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas BLISS
1590–1640
Margaret HULINS
1595–1684
Thomas BIRCHARD
1595–1657
Mary ROBINSON
1597–1655
Elizabeth DRAKE
1600–1656
John ELDERKIN
1601–1620
John DRAKE
1585–1659
Elizabeth ROGERS
1581–1681
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John DRAKE
1585–1659

Pelatiah BLISS's Descendants

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Pelatiah BLISS (17 Nov 1697–05 Sep 1764) m. Martha AVERY (1707–1753)
  1. 1. Anna BLISS 1723–1818 m. William WELCH 1721–1789
    1. 1. Sarah WELCH 1748–1820
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) WELCH 1750–1794
    3. 3. John WELCH 1758–1839
    4. 4. Betsy WELCH 1760–
    5. 5. Rev. (William WELCH) Jr. 1753–1838 m. Deborah (Lord) JEWETT 1757–1832
      1. 1. Bliss WELCH 1790–1834 m. Elizabeth STRONG 1788–1862
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Amanda) WELCH 1812–
        2. 2. Dwight (Mosey) WELCH 1831–
        3. 3. Deborah (Jewett) WELCH 1829–
        4. 4. Lucy (Ann) WELCH 1823–
        5. 5. Sarah (Jane) WELCH 1827–
        6. 6. William (Bliss) WELCH 1825–
        7. 7. Adonijah (Strong) WELCH 1821–1889 m. Mary (S.) WELCH 1841–
        8. 8. Henry (Strong) WELCH 1833–
        9. 9. Charlotte (Selina) WELCH 1813–1862
        10. 10. James (Monroe) WELCH 1817–
        11. 11. Frances (Augusta) WELCH 1815–
        12. 12. Henrietta (Seldon) WELCH 1819–
      2. 2. Anne (Bliss) WELCH 1786–1856
      3. 3. Phoebe WELCH 1792–1830
      4. 4. Betsey WELCH 1790–
      5. 5. Sarah WELCH 1793–
      6. 6. Deborah (Jewett) WELCH 1797–
      7. 7. Lucy (Selden) WELCH 1799–
      8. 8. William WELCH 1795–
      9. 9. Bliss WELCH 1790–1834
      10. 10. Polly WELCH 1778–1839 m. David HILLS 1772–1858
        1. 1. Claudius (L) HILLS 1820–
        2. 2. David HILLS 1797–1884 m. Sarah DUDLEY 1818–1818
        3. 3. Deborah (L) HILLS 1813–1888
        4. 4. Susan (A) HILLS 1825–1870
        5. 5. Lord (S) HILLS 1801–1883 m. Eliza HILLS 1804–
        6. 6. Benjamin (A) HILLS 1818–
        7. 7. Ann (Bliss) HILLS 1805–1819
        8. 8. Elizabeth (W) HILLS 1807–1872
        9. 9. Maria (Louisa) HILLS 1815–1913 m. George (H.) Jackson 1803–1893
        10. 10. Gilbert HILLS 1799–1850 m. Hannah STRONG 1802–1873
    6. 6. Constant WELCH 1755–1830

Pelatiah BLISS's Timeline

3 Records

1640
Bet. 1640–1896
Pelatiah BLISS resided here in New London, Connecticut, USA
New London, Connecticut, USA
1697
17 Nov 1697
Birth of Pelatiah BLISS in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
1764
05 Sep 1764
Age 67
Death of Pelatiah BLISS in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1697
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), American Genealogical-Biographical Index
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Family Data Collection - Individual Records
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births, Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births, Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] Family Data Collection - Births, Family Data Collection - Births
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23943.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 2; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1640–1896
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: History of Montville, Connecticut : formerly the north parish of New London from 1640 to 1896, History of Montville, Connecticut : formerly the north parish of New London from 1640 to 1896[database online].

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Sep 1764
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Family Data Collection - Individual Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: South Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
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