Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
NameLydia BURCH
Birth27 Apr 1723, New London, New London, Connecticut
Death22 Sep 1802, New London, New London, Connecticut865,3711 Age: 79
BurialCedar Grove Cemetery, New London, New London, Connecticut3711
FatherRichard BURCH (1688-1772)
MotherElizabeth HARRIS (1690-1750)
Spouses
1Joshua HEMPSTEAD
Birth14 Jun 1724, New London, New London, Connecticut865,869
Death6 Sep 1806, New London, New London, Connecticut865,3711 Age: 82
BurialCedar Grove Cemetery, New London, New London, Connecticut3711
FatherNathaniel HEMPSTEAD (1700-1729)
MotherMary HALLAM (1705-)
Individual Notes
• He was a sheriff in New London; a member of the First Alarm List Co., serving under Capt. John Deshon; he turned out at the Lexington Alarm and carried the news of the battle of Bunker Hill to New London. He lived in New London until April 5, 1750-1, when he removed to the farm in Stonington, owned by his grandfather, Joshua(3) Hempstead. After the death of his grandfather, Joshua(5) returned to the homestead in New London, which became his by inheritance.21
Marriage3 Nov 1743, New London, New London, Connecticut8,21,865,869
Marriage Notes
• Intentions published 18 Sep 1743
ChildrenBenjamin (1753-1798)
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