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Silas Bliss 1753–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 JAN 1753

Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: OCT 1809

Death Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father: Samuel Bliss

Mother: Mary Bushnell

Spouse(s): Judith Freeman

Children(s): Eunice Bliss, Curtis Bliss, Polly Bliss, Erastus Bliss, Calvin Bliss

In 1753, Silas Bliss entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to Samuel Bliss And Mary Bushnell. In 1790, Silas Bliss established residence. In 1800, Silas Bliss resided in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA. Silas Bliss married Judith Freeman, and had children including Calvin Bliss, Curtis Bliss, Erastus Bliss, Eunice Bliss, Polly Bliss. Silas Bliss passed away in 1809 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1753, Silas Bliss entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to Samuel Bliss And Mary Bushnell.
  • In 1790, Silas Bliss established residence.
  • In 1800, Silas Bliss resided in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • Silas Bliss married Judith Freeman, and had children including Calvin Bliss, Curtis Bliss, Erastus Bliss, Eunice Bliss, Polly Bliss.
  • Silas Bliss passed away in 1809 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Silas Bliss's Ancestors

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Silas Bliss
1753–1809
Birth Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Samuel Bliss
1712–1804
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Mary Bushnell
1711–1776
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Bliss
1652–1719
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Bliss
1618–1688
Elizabeth Birchard
1621–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Bliss
1589–1651
Margaret Hulins
1595–1684
Thomas Burkett
1595–1684
Elizabeth Robinson
1597–1655

Silas Bliss's Descendants

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Silas Bliss (17 JAN 1753–OCT 1809) m. Judith Freeman (11 FEB 1752–1812)
  1. 1. Eunice Bliss 1778–1825
  2. 2. Curtis Bliss 1789–1869 m. Anna (Spencer) Jewett 1796–1856
  3. 3. Polly Bliss 1775–
  4. 4. Erastus Bliss 1782–1849 m. Polly Carter 1793–1841
  5. 5. Calvin Bliss 1799–1880 m. Sarah (Minerva) Lyon 1805–1870

Silas Bliss's Timeline

6 Records

1753
17 JAN 1753
Birth of Silas Bliss in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
1790
1790
Age 37
Silas Bliss resided here
None
1800
1800
Age 47
Silas Bliss resided here in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
1809
OCT 1809
Age 56
Death of Silas Bliss in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
1810
1810
Age 57
Silas Bliss resided here in Lisbon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Lisbon, New London, Connecticut, USA
1812
23 APR 1812
Age 59
Death of Silas Bliss in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 JAN 1753
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Charles A Bliss.FTW
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Lisbon, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 APR 1812
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] Charles A Bliss.FTW

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: OCT 1809
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

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