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Silas Priest 1814–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 August 1814

Birth Location: Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA

Death Date: 16 Aug 1890

Death Location: New Hampshire, United States

Father:

Mother: Nancy Flood

Spouse(s): Nancy Wilder

Children(s): Maria Priest, Nancy Priest, Eliza Priest, William Priest, Abby Priest, Anna Priest, Rose Cushing, Franklin Priest, Frederick Rev, Minnietta Dunton, James Priest, Florence Priest

The story of Silas Priest began in 1814 in Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA. In 1850, Silas Priest resided in Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. In 1860, Silas Priest resided in Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. Silas Priest married Nancy M Wilder, and had children including Abby Priest, Anna Priest, Eliza A Priest, Florence A Priest, Franklin M Priest, Frederick Clarence Priest Rev, James G Priest, Maria S Priest, Minnietta Priest Dunton, Nancy Priest, Rose Ella Cushing, William Henry Priest. Silas Priest passed away in 1890 in New Hampshire, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Priest began in 1814 in Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.
  • In 1850, Silas Priest resided in Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.
  • In 1860, Silas Priest resided in Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.
  • Silas Priest married Nancy M Wilder, and had children including Abby Priest, Anna Priest, Eliza A Priest, Florence A Priest, Franklin M Priest, Frederick Clarence Priest Rev, James G Priest, Maria S Priest, Minnietta Priest Dunton, Nancy Priest, Rose Ella Cushing, William Henry Priest.
  • Silas Priest passed away in 1890 in New Hampshire, United States.

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Silas Priest's Ancestors

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Silas Priest
1814–1890
Birth Place: Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
Parents
Nancy Flood
1795–
New Hampshire
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Priest's Descendants

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Silas Priest (14 August 1814–16 Aug 1890) m. Nancy (M) Wilder (25 June 1822–31 October 1887)
  1. 1. Maria (S) Priest 1842– m. Oscar (C) Burt 1831–1910
  2. 2. Nancy Priest 1840–1903
  3. 3. Eliza (A) Priest 1844– m. Joel (O) Blanding 1842–1875 m. Obed Fridley 1828–1879
  4. 4. William (Henry) Priest 1845– m. Nellie Phillips 1846–
  5. 5. Abby Priest 1849–
  6. 6. Anna Priest 1855–1917 m. George (Henry Murray) Tenney 1848–1932
    1. 1. Joel (Henry) Tenney 1872– m. Catherine (Josephine) Breen 1874–
      1. 1. Catharine Tenney 1909–1983
    2. 2. Herbert (L.) Tenney 1875–
    3. 3. Grace (M) Tenney 1877–
  7. 7. Rose (Ella) Cushing 1857–1914 m. Albert (G) Cushing 1847–
    1. 1. Eugene (T) Cushing 1879–
    2. 2. Fred (S) Cushing 1880–
  8. 8. Franklin (M) Priest 1859–1912 m. Catherine (M Mc) Grath 1857–
    1. 1. Fred (F) Priest 1881–
  9. 9. Frederick (Clarence Priest) Rev 1861–1911 m. Addie (Isabel) Leith 1861–1902
  10. 10. Minnietta (Priest) Dunton 1864–1921
  11. 11. James (G) Priest 1851–1857
  12. 12. Florence (A) Priest 1854–1855

Silas Priest's Timeline

5 Records

1814
14 August 1814
Birth of Silas Priest in Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
1850
1850
Age 36
Silas Priest resided here in Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
1860
1860
Age 46
Silas Priest resided here in Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
1870
1870
Age 56
Silas Priest resided here in Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1890
16 Aug 1890
Age 76
Death of Silas Priest in Winchester, New Hampshire
Winchester, New Hampshire

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 August 1814
    Event Place: Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Hampshire, Death and Burial Records Index
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_657; Page: 436A; Image: 432; Family History Library Film: 552156
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 261; Image: 265; Family History Library Film: 803668
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_427; Page: 42B; Image: 92
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_427; Page: 42B; Image: 92

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Winchester, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 261; Image: 265; Family History Library Film: 803668

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_657; Page: 436A; Image: 432; Family History Library Film: 552156

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_657; Page: 436A; Image: 432; Family History Library Film: 552156

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1890
    Event Place: Winchester, New Hampshire
    Record Source:
    [1] New Hampshire, Death and Burial Records Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Hampshire, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New Hampshire, Death and Burial Records Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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