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Silas Hollis 1744–1805 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1744

Birth Location: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 16 Jun 1805

Death Location: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father: Thomas Hollis

Mother: Rachel Mekusett

Spouse(s): Sarah Owen

Children(s): Ruth Hollis, Sarah Hollis, John Hollis, (Captain) Hollis, Silas Hollis, Joseph Hollis, Daniel Hollis, Barnabas Hollis, Charles Hollis

In 1744, Silas Hollis entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to Thomas Hollis And Rachel Mekusett. In 1790, Silas Hollis resided in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Silas Hollis married Sarah Owen, and had children including Barnabas Hollis, Captain Zebadiah Hollis, Charles Hollis, Daniel Hollis, John Hollis, Joseph Hollis, Ruth Hollis, Sarah Hollis, Silas Hollis. Silas Hollis passed away in 1805 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1744, Silas Hollis entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to Thomas Hollis And Rachel Mekusett.
  • In 1790, Silas Hollis resided in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Silas Hollis married Sarah Owen, and had children including Barnabas Hollis, Captain Zebadiah Hollis, Charles Hollis, Daniel Hollis, John Hollis, Joseph Hollis, Ruth Hollis, Sarah Hollis, Silas Hollis.
  • Silas Hollis passed away in 1805 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Silas Hollis's Ancestors

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Silas Hollis
1744–1805
Birth Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Thomas Hollis
1710–1794
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Rachel Mekusett
1717–
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Hollis's Descendants

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Silas Hollis (11 Mar 1744–16 Jun 1805) m. Sarah Owen (10 Mar 1747–1812)
  1. 1. Ruth Hollis 1783–1839
  2. 2. Sarah Hollis 1769–
  3. 3. John Hollis 1779–1870
  4. 4. (Captain) (Zebadiah) Hollis 1768–1858 m. Eunice Humphrey 1793–1880
    1. 1. Levi (Frederick) Hollis 1825–1900 m. Fannie (N) Withey 1825–1897
      1. 1. Frederick (W.) Hollis 1859–1920
      2. 2. Nettie (E) Hollis 1855–
  5. 5. Silas Hollis 1770–
  6. 6. Joseph Hollis 1772–1792
  7. 7. Daniel Hollis 1774–1849
  8. 8. Barnabas Hollis 1776–
  9. 9. Charles Hollis 1778–1849

Silas Hollis's Timeline

5 Records

1744
11 Mar 1744
Birth of Silas Hollis in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
1768
10 Sep 1768
Age 24
Silas Hollis was married in Braintree, Massachusetts
Braintree, Massachusetts
1790
1790
Age 46
Silas Hollis resided here in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 56
Silas Hollis resided here in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
1805
16 Jun 1805
Age 61
Death of Silas Hollis in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1744
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1768
    Event Place: Braintree, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 95; Image: 115; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 18; Page: 70; Image: 79; Family History Library Film: 205616

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Braintree
    Record Source: Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1805
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

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