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Rebeckah Bushnell 1737–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 NOV 1737

Birth Location: Lebanon, New London, CT

Death Date: 14 OCT 1828

Death Location: Clinton, Middlesex, CT

Father: Nathan Bushnell

Mother: Mehitabell Allen

Spouse(s): Benjamin Merrel

Children(s): Benjamin Merrel, Daniel Merrel, George Merrel, Hannah Merrel, Juliana Merrel, Rebeckah Merrel

In 1737, Rebeckah Bushnell entered the world in Lebanon, New London, CT, born to Nathan Bushnell And Mehitabell Allen. Rebeckah Bushnell married Benjamin Merrel, and had children including Benjamin Merrel, Daniel Merrel, George Merrel, Hannah Merrel, Juliana Merrel, Rebeckah Merrel. Rebeckah Bushnell passed away in 1828 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.

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Biography

  • In 1737, Rebeckah Bushnell entered the world in Lebanon, New London, CT, born to Nathan Bushnell And Mehitabell Allen.
  • Rebeckah Bushnell married Benjamin Merrel, and had children including Benjamin Merrel, Daniel Merrel, George Merrel, Hannah Merrel, Juliana Merrel, Rebeckah Merrel.
  • Rebeckah Bushnell passed away in 1828 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Bushnell
1686–1770
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Mehitabell Allen
1694–1739
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA
MA

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Merrel
1736–1809
Birth Location: Killingworth, Middlesex, CT
BM

Children(s)

Benjamin Merrel
1772–1773
Birth Location: Killingworth, Middlesex, CT
BM
Daniel Merrel
1768–1786
Birth Location: Killingworth, Middlesex, CT
DM
George Merrel
1770–1816
Birth Location: Killingworth, Middlesex, CT
GM
Hannah Merrel
1779–1828
Birth Location: Killingworth, Middlesex, CT
HM
Juliana Merrel
1762–1763
Birth Location: Killingworth, Middlesex, CT
JM
Rebeckah Merrel
1765–1766
Birth Location: Killingworth, Middlesex, CT
RM

Rebeckah Bushnell's Ancestors

Self
Rebeckah Bushnell
1737–1828
Birth Place: Lebanon, New London, CT
Parents
Nathan Bushnell
1686–1770
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Mehitabell Allen
1694–1739
Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA
Grandparents
Joseph Bushnell
1651–1748
Saybrook, Connecticut
Mary Leffingwell
1654–1745
Saybrook, Middlesex, CT
Great-Grandparents
Richard Bushnell
1623–1658
Marie Marvin
1628–1713
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Marvin
1700–1680
Elizabeth Gregory
1604–1646

Rebeckah Bushnell's Descendants

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Rebeckah Bushnell (3 NOV 1737–14 OCT 1828) m. Benjamin Merrel (12 JUL 1736–1809)
  1. 1. Benjamin Merrel 1772–1773
  2. 2. Daniel Merrel 1768–1786
  3. 3. George Merrel 1770–1816
  4. 4. Hannah Merrel 1779–1828 m. Ebenezer Spencer 1801–1840
    1. 1. Clarissa Spencer 1824–1825
    2. 2. Juliaette (Merriam) Spencer 1825–1897 m. Frederick Perkins 1825–1890
      1. 1. Charles (Frederick) Perkins 1849–1930 m. Susan (J.) Olmstead 1847–1888
        1. 1. Willard (Spencer) Perkins 1876–1950 m. Lena (Mae) Sage 1874–1936
      2. 2. Frederick Perkins 1865–1866
      3. 3. George (E) Perkins 1845–1846
      4. 4. Lucy Perkins 1862–1863
  5. 5. Juliana Merrel 1762–1763
  6. 6. Rebeckah Merrel 1765–1766

Rebeckah Bushnell's Timeline

3 Records

1737
3 NOV 1737
Birth of Rebeckah Bushnell in Lebanon, New London, CT
Lebanon, New London, CT
1828
14 OCT 1828
Age 91
Death of Rebeckah Bushnell in Clinton, Middlesex, CT
Clinton, Middlesex, CT
1928
OCT 1928
Age 191
Burial of Rebeckah Bushnell
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 NOV 1737
    Event Place: Lebanon, New London, CT
    Record Source:
    [1] World Family Tree Vol. 8, Ed. 1, Tree #3267
    [2] 3267.ftw
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 05 April 2019, 22:33), entry for Rebecca Bushnell(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCD-LPF
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Sarah Payn, 20 May 1758; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Tilla Payn, 01 Nov 1767; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Ebenezer Payn, 27 Sep 1762; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Allin Payn, 31 Mar 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Rebeckah Payn, 20 May 1760; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnell, 03 Nov 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Hannah Merrel, 20 Mar 1779; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Juliana Merrel, 11 Nov 1762; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for George Merrel, 24 May 1770; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Cloe Merrel, 12 May 1772; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Rebeckah Merrel, 20 Aug 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Daniel Merrel, 22 Mar 1768; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Ancestry.com, Page number: Ancestry Family Trees
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (R), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: OCT 1928
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 05 April 2019, 22:33), entry for Rebecca Bushnell(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCD-LPF
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Sarah Payn, 20 May 1758; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Tilla Payn, 01 Nov 1767; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Ebenezer Payn, 27 Sep 1762; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Allin Payn, 31 Mar 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Rebeckah Payn, 20 May 1760; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnell, 03 Nov 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Hannah Merrel, 20 Mar 1779; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Juliana Merrel, 11 Nov 1762; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for George Merrel, 24 May 1770; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Cloe Merrel, 12 May 1772; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Rebeckah Merrel, 20 Aug 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Daniel Merrel, 22 Mar 1768; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Ancestry.com, Page number: Ancestry Family Trees
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (R), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 05 April 2019, 22:33), entry for Rebecca Bushnell(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCD-LPF
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Sarah Payn, 20 May 1758; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Tilla Payn, 01 Nov 1767; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Ebenezer Payn, 27 Sep 1762; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Allin Payn, 31 Mar 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Rebeckah Payn, 20 May 1760; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnell, 03 Nov 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Hannah Merrel, 20 Mar 1779; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Juliana Merrel, 11 Nov 1762; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for George Merrel, 24 May 1770; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Cloe Merrel, 12 May 1772; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Rebeckah Merrel, 20 Aug 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Daniel Merrel, 22 Mar 1768; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Ancestry.com, Page number: Ancestry Family Trees
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (R), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 OCT 1828
    Event Place: Clinton, Middlesex, CT
    Record Source:
    [1] World Family Tree Vol. 8, Ed. 1, Tree #3267
    [2] 3267.ftw
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 05 April 2019, 22:33), entry for Rebecca Bushnell(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCD-LPF
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Sarah Payn, 20 May 1758; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Tilla Payn, 01 Nov 1767; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Ebenezer Payn, 27 Sep 1762; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Allin Payn, 31 Mar 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnal in entry for Rebeckah Payn, 20 May 1760; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Bushnell, 03 Nov 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Hannah Merrel, 20 Mar 1779; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Juliana Merrel, 11 Nov 1762; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for George Merrel, 24 May 1770; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Cloe Merrel, 12 May 1772; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Rebeckah Merrel, 20 Aug 1765; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah in entry for Daniel Merrel, 22 Mar 1768; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Ancestry.com, Page number: Ancestry Family Trees
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (R), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA
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