Re: DIXON Family genealogy book!
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DIXON Family genealogy book!
Marcy 4/02/00
Marcy,
Do you have a Jane DIXON born May 4, 1719 in Ireland died March 24 1821 in Decatur NY.She married Thomas Keaple in North Stonington CT March 24, 1747.She spun thread for Gov. Trumball.This is from her obituary "This truly venerable old lady was born on the 4th of May, 1719, O.S. in the County of Arnaugh (near Belfast), Ireland.In 1723, she, together with the rest of her father's family, emigrated to this country, and landed at Boston.she subsequently removed to Voluntouwn, in the State of Connecticut."" While she resided in the vicinity of old Governor Trumbell, of Connecticut, the Governor had procured some Flax of extraordinary quality, which he requested Mrs. Kaple to spin, adding that he wished it spun as fine as possible.She accordingly spun four and a half runs, cleaned it and presented it to the Governor before doubling, when it was found to weigh one once and one fifth.She retained her bodily powers to a very late period of her life, and her habitual industry never forsook her so long as she was able to work. "Any Information would be greatly appreciated.Email me at [email protected] you Marlene Andes
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