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SILAS DEAN 1720–1794 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1720

Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 16 Dec 1794

Death Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father: SETH DEAN

Mother: MARY COBB

Spouse(s): JOANNA WHITCOMB

Children(s): JOANNA DEANE

The story of SILAS DEAN began in 1720 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. In 1763, SILAS DEAN resided in Connecticut. In 1790, SILAS DEAN resided in Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. SILAS DEAN married Joanna Whitcomb, and had children including Joanna Deane. SILAS DEAN passed away in 1794 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of SILAS DEAN began in 1720 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1763, SILAS DEAN resided in Connecticut.
  • In 1790, SILAS DEAN resided in Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  • SILAS DEAN married Joanna Whitcomb, and had children including Joanna Deane.
  • SILAS DEAN passed away in 1794 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

SILAS DEAN's Ancestors

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SILAS DEAN
1720–1794
Birth Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
SETH DEAN
1683–1722
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
MARY COBB
1685–1783
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
EZRA DEAN
1646–1727
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
BETHIAH EDSON
1654–1728
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
EDWARD COBB
1661–1731
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
SARAH HACKETT
1661–1726
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Walter Deane
1612–1693
Eleanor Strong
1611–1693
2nd-Great-Grandparents

SILAS DEAN's Descendants

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SILAS DEAN (1720–16 Dec 1794) m. JOANNA WHITCOMB (6 Jun 1725–1764)
  1. 1. JOANNA DEANE 1753–1793 m. TIMOTHY NICHOLS 1750–1789
    1. 1. PHEBE NICHOLS 1787–1818 m. MARMADUKE MASTERMAN 1784–1861
      1. 1. JOSEPH (NICHOLS) MASTERMAN 1814–1880 m. ABIGIAL (M) PRESCOTT 1824–1915
        1. 1. FIDELLA MASTERMAN 1852– m. William (James) Masterman 1851–1927

SILAS DEAN's Timeline

5 Records

1720
1720
Birth of SILAS DEAN in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1763
1763
Age 43
SILAS DEAN resided here in Connecticut
Connecticut
1790
1790
Age 70
SILAS DEAN resided here in Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1794
16 Dec 1794
Age 74
Death of SILAS DEAN in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 80
SILAS DEAN resided here in Stafford, Tolland, Connecticut
Stafford, Tolland, Connecticut

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 272; Image: 308; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Stafford, Tolland, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Stafford, Tolland, Connecticut; Series: M32; Roll: 2; Page: 639; Image: 337; Family History Library Film: 205619

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1794
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1763
    Event Place: Connecticut
    Record Source: U.S., College Student Lists

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