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William Maj RW (sp-Maxson) Bliven 1745–1834 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1745

Birth Location: Westerly, Rhode Island, British America

Death Date: 12 Jan 1834

Death Location: Westerly Township, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Edward III

Mother: Ann Bliven

Spouse(s): Eleanor Maxson

Children(s): Desire Clarke

The story of William Maj RW (sp-Maxson) Bliven began in 1745 in Westerly, Rhode Island, British America. William Maj RW (sp-Maxson) Bliven married Eleanor Elenor Maxson, and had children including Desire Bliven Clarke. William Maj RW (sp-Maxson) Bliven passed away in 1834 in Westerly Township, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Maj RW (sp-Maxson) Bliven began in 1745 in Westerly, Rhode Island, British America.
  • William Maj RW (sp-Maxson) Bliven married Eleanor Elenor Maxson, and had children including Desire Bliven Clarke.
  • William Maj RW (sp-Maxson) Bliven passed away in 1834 in Westerly Township, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward III
1722–1783
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
EI
Ann Bliven
1725–1777
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor Maxson
1748–1823
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
EM

Children(s)

Desire Clarke
1780–1855
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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William Bliven's Ancestors

Self
William Bliven
1745–1834
Birth Place: Westerly, Rhode Island, British America
Parents
Edward Major Bliven III
1722–1783
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Ann (Ross -) Bliven
1725–1777
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
Edward (Bliven) II
1694–1775
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Freelove (Barker) (Swaros)
1698–1737
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Margaret *7M
1671–1753
Peter Barker
1668–1725
Freelove Bliss
1672–1715
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Maccoone
1630–1705
Mary Wood
1643–1705
James #1220A
1617–1702
John Mjr
1645–1717
Damaris Arnold
1648–1720

William Bliven's Descendants

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William (Maj RW (sp-Maxson)) Bliven (15 Dec 1745–12 Jan 1834) m. Eleanor ((Elenor)) Maxson (24 Jan 1748–5 Nov 1823)
  1. 1. Desire (Bliven -) Clarke 1780–1855 m. George (Clarke) Jr 1779–1840
    1. 1. Desire (Ann) Clarke 1804–1881

William Bliven's Timeline

2 Records

1745
15 Dec 1745
Birth of William Maj RW (sp-Maxson) Bliven in Westerly, Rhode Island, British America
Westerly, Rhode Island, British America
1834
12 Jan 1834
Age 89
Death of William Maj RW (sp-Maxson) Bliven in Westerly Township, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Westerly Township, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1745
    Event Place: Westerly, Rhode Island, British America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1834
    Event Place: Westerly Township, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
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